Levokast Syrup
Brand Name | Levokast Syrup |
Salt Composition |
Montelukast (4mg/5ml) + Levocetirizine (2.5mg/5ml) |
Strength | 4mg/5ml + 2.5mg/5ml |
Product Form | Syrup |
Pack | 60ml in 1 Bottle |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antileukotriene and Antihistamine |
SubCategory |
Antileukotriene and Antihistamine |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Ttk Healthcare Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Ttk Healthcare Ltd, 6, Cathedral Road Chennai – 600 086. |
You Save : Rs.13.72 Inclusive of all taxes
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Montelukast and Levocetirizine
- It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with a history of kidney impairment
- Headache
- Eczema
- Viral infection
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Otitis
- Rash
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Bronchospasm
- Stomach pain
- Drowsiness
- Hypotension
- Tremor
- Can I use Levokast Syrup for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
- Can I stop taking the Levokast Syrup if I start feeling better?
- My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night, Can I take this Levokast Syrup?
- Avoid consuming alcohol due to the increased risk of developing drowsiness
- The use of this medicine may cause CNS depression and urinary retention
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with phenylketonuria
- Inhaled corticosteroids may be reduced gradually
- You have a history of liver disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You have a history of heart attack
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Levokast Syrup contains Montelukast 4mg/5ml and Levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching in children.
- The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier.
- Be cautious while you are driving because the use of this medicine may cause dizziness
- Do not drink alcohol while you are receiving this medicine
- Stop taking this medicine at least three days before you take an allergy test
Medical Description of Levokast Syrup
Levokast Syrup contains Montelukast 4mg/5ml and Levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching in children. The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier. It also helps in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Levokast Syrup Uses
It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, asthma, and allergic conditions.
Levokast Syrup Benefits
Allergic conditions
It is usually caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system that occurs due to the harmless substances in the environment. Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and hives
Allergic rhinitis
It is also called hay fever. It is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, an itchy nose, and a sore throat. It usually occurs when your body’s immune system reacts with an irritant in the air like pollen, pet dander, mold, and insects.
Asthma
It is also called bronchial asthma. It is a condition in which your airway becomes narrow and inflamed and may produce extra mucus. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, chronic cough
Levokast Syrup Indication
The Levokast Syrup is prescribed for the following indications as allergic rhinitis and allergic conditions.
Mechanism of action of Levokast Syrup
Levokast kid syrup contains Montelukast 4mg/5ml and Levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast, a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.
Levocetirizine is an anti-histamine agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) and helps to treat allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes in your body.
How Levokast Syrup works
Levokast kid syrup contains Montelukast 4mg/5m, and Levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast, a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.
Levocetirizine is an anti-histamine agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) and helps to treat allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes in your body.
Levokast Syrup Contraindication
Levokast Syrup Side Effects
FAQs for Levokast Syrup
This medicine is only used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop attacks that have already started.
No, you should not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better without consulting with your doctor because you may experience withdrawal symptoms like irritability, sweating, and diarrhea
No, without consulting with your doctor you should not take this medicine on your own. Kindly consult with your doctor if your child is unable to sleep properly at night.
Precautions and general warning of Levokast Syrup
Alcohol
Since it is used in children no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
Since it is used in children no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with your doctor
Pregnancy
Since it is used in children no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Breast Feeding
Since it is used in children no information is available regarding the use of this medicine. Kindly consult with the doctor
Kidney Problem
The medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine if you have liver dysfunctions. It does not require dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Levokast Syrup
The syrup is taken orally with or without food. You can measure the dose with the help of a measuring cup and shake well before using this syrup. Take the medicine as per the dose and duration advised by the doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Levokast Syrup in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Levokast Syrup in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 2 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Levokast Syrup in Elderly Patients
Levokast Syrup should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Montelukast 4mg/5ml, and Levocetirizine 2.5mg/5ml is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, and runny nose, sneezing, and itching. The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier.
Drug Interaction of Levokast Syrup
Drug-Drug Interaction
Apalutamide
Use alternative drugs because the use of apalutamide will decrease the effect of montelukast by affecting the hepatic or intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Cannabidiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol will increase the effect of montelukast by decreasing its metabolism
Dronedarone
The use of dronedarone will increase the effect of montelukast by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme
Alpelisib
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of alpelisib will decrease the effect of montelukast by pharmacodynamic synergism
Isocarboxazid
Use alternative drugs because the use of isocarboxazid increases the effect of levocetirizine on other
Lasmiditan
Use alternative drug because the use of lasmiditan increases the effect of levocetirizine by the P-glycoprotein efflux transporter
Gabapentin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine either increases the effect of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
Drug-Food Interaction
The use of alcohol may increase the nervous system side effects of levocetirizine such as dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating
Drug-Disease Interaction
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine is associated with neuropsychiatric events
Liver disorder
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine may cause cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver-injury
Pulmonary disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of pulmonary disorders because the patients with asthma are on therapy with this medicine with eosinophilia.
Renal impairment
The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients with end-stage kidney disease and patients undergoing hemodialysis
Urinary retention
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine may lead to urinary retention.
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
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