Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Other than this, Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml 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.
In addition, Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml related warnings talks about Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml is used -
Common
Is the use of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telekast L. If you are pregnant, do not take Telekast L without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml safe during breastfeeding?
Telekast L may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Telekast L on kidneys.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Telekast L on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Telekast L on heart. So it is not known whether taking Telekast L will cause side effects on heart or not.
Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml habit forming or addictive?
Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Telekast L Kid Syrup 60ml with alcohol.
Yes, Telekast L is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
No, Telekast L is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Telekast L 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.
Telekast L 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.
Telekast L 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.
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