Levotrig Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold are some of its major therapeutic uses. Levotrig Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Levotrig Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Levotrig Syrup as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Levotrig Syrup are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Levotrig Syrup's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Further, the section on Levotrig Syrup related warnings talks about Levotrig Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Levotrig Syrup contraindications section.
Additionally, Levotrig Syrup may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Levotrig Syrup, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Levotrig Syrup is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levotrig Syrup is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levotrig Syrup safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Levotrig in pregnant women.
Is the use of Levotrig Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Levotrig as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Levotrig Syrup on the Kidneys?
Levotrig may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levotrig Syrup on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Levotrig on the liver.
What is the effect of Levotrig Syrup on the Heart?
Levotrig is not harmful for the heart.
Levotrig Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levotrig Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levotrig Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Levotrig Syrup is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levotrig Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levotrig Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levotrig Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levotrig Syrup
Taking Levotrig Syrup with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotrig Syrup
Consuming Levotrig Syrup with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Levotrig is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Levotrig is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Levotrig works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Levotrig is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
Take Levotrig as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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