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.
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    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

    • 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


    Levokast Syrup Side Effects

    • Headache
    • Eczema
    • Viral infection
    • Dizziness
    • Cough
    • Otitis
    • Rash
    • Dry mouth
    • Diarrhea
    • Bronchospasm
    • Stomach pain
    • Drowsiness
    • Hypotension
    • Tremor


    FAQs for Levokast Syrup

    • Can I use Levokast Syrup for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?

    This medicine is only used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop attacks that have already started.

    • Can I stop taking the Levokast Syrup if I start feeling better?

    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

    • My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night, Can I take this Levokast Syrup?

    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

    • 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


    Talk to your doctor if

    • 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


    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

    • 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.


    Fast Tag

    • 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