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Levosiz 5 MG Tablet

Manufactured bySystopic Laboratories Pvt. Ltd.
ContainsLevocetirizine
Description
Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is an antihistamine medicine. It is used widely to relieve allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of your nose, watery eyes, itching, rash and hives (raised bumps on your skin). It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction. Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is generally safe to use. However, it may cause some side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms are mild and subside with time. You may take Levosiz 5 MG Tablet with or without food. It is preferably taken in the evening. The dose and duration will depend on the condition you are taking it for. Consult your doctor if there is no improvement in your symptoms after the treatment. Do not increase the dose or take this tablet more often than prescribed by your doctor. Before taking Levosiz 5 MG Tablet, tell your doctor if you have/had any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Your doctor should also be aware of any other medications that you are taking since many of them may alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or are breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levosiz 5 MG Tablet

  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Dry mouth
  • Tiredness
  • Stomach pain
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Increased heartrate
  • Nasopharyngitis

Uses of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic Rhinitis
  • Urticaria
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    You may feel better within an hour after taking a dose of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet orally.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet may last for about 1 to 2 days.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Levosiz 5 MG Tablet as it may increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Levosiz 5 MG Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is generally safe in pregnancy to treat allergic symptoms. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, you should only use it upon your doctor's recommendation.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Levosiz 5 MG Tablet can pass into your breast milk. Hence, you should only use this medication if your doctor recommends it. Prolonged use or higher dose treatment may cause drowsiness and other side effects in your infant, as well as a reduction in milk supply.

Allergy

Avoid using Levosiz 5 MG Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Kidney Disease

Do not take Levosiz 5 MG Tablet if you have severe kidney disease (creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min). This medicine is excreted out from your body through kidneys, and impaired kidney functions may lead to severe adverse effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is generally safe in pregnancy to treat allergic symptoms. It is not known to cause any harm to your foetus. However, you should only use it upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet can pass into your breast milk. Hence, you should only use this medication if your doctor recommends it. Prolonged use or higher dose treatment may cause drowsiness and other side effects in your infant, as well as a reduction in milk supply.
General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty in concentrating. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Urinary retention

Urinary retention is a condition where you cannot empty all the urine from your bladder (the organ in which urine is stored). This is a common symptom of prostatic hyperplasia [prostate gland (carries sperm containing fluid) enlargement]. You should take Levosiz 5 MG Tablet with caution if you have such conditions. This medicine may cause urination difficulty which can worsen your condition.

Seizures

If you are at risk of experiencing seizures/fits, consult your doctor before taking Levosiz 5 MG Tablet. This medicine may aggravate seizures, thus it can worsen your condition.

Use in children

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet is not recommended for use in infants younger than 6 years of age. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established.

Other medcines

Levosiz 5 MG Tablet may raise the risk of drowsiness and impaired thinking when used with a sedative (sleep-inducing) medicine. Before beginning treatment with this medicine, you should inform your doctor about all of your current medications, including any herbs or supplements.

Missed Dose

If you forgot to take the dose of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose of Levosiz 5 MG Tablet. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Levosiz 5 MG Tablet as it may increase the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Codeine

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Levosiz 5 MG Tablet with or without food preferably one tablet daily in the evening. Never take more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours. Stop taking Levosiz 5 MG Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, since it may affect the findings.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Levosiz 5 MG Tablet works by stopping the action of a natural substance produced in your body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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