Leczal 2.5mg Syrup is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup can be taken with or without food. The dose required by you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening, but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent the symptoms then you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Earlier taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not suit you. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Leczal 2.5mg Syrup may be taken with or without food.
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Ordinary side effects of Leczal
Nausea
Constipation
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Chubbyigue
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Vomiting
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Do not drink alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Leczal 2.5mg Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness when taken with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. Huger doses or more prolonged use of Leczal 2.5mg Syrup may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Driving
UNSAFE
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended. However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Leczal 2.5mg Syrup to your child in case of severe liver disease.
FAQs:
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Leczal 2.5mg Syrup?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Leczal 2.5mg Syrup?
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Leczal 2.5mg Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much Leczal 2.5mg Syrup should I give to my child?
Leczal 2.5mg Syrup should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of Leczal 2.5mg Syrup by mistake?
Although Leczal 2.5mg Syrup is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
How should Leczal 2.5mg Syrup be stored?
Store Leczal 2.5mg Syrup at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Retain all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Forever consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.
Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H
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