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What does Levcet do, can it treat allergies? With the main ingredient Levocetirizine, Levcet is used to treat chronic or seasonal allergies. Complying with indications and doses of Levcet will help patients improve treatment effectiveness and avoid unwanted side effects.
1. What does Levcet do?
Levcet belongs to the group of anti-allergic drugs, the main ingredient is Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5mg. Levocetirizine is a new generation of histamine antagonists, effective in reducing allergic symptoms.
Levcet is made in the form of film-coated tablets and is indicated for the treatment of allergies such as:
Seasonal or chronic allergic rhinitis; Relieves symptoms of sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose, watery eyes, red eyes, chronic urticaria. In addition, Levcet drug is also used in the treatment of food allergies, allergies to drugs, chemicals or when in contact with animals, pet dander or pets.
2. How to use and dosage Levcet
Levcet is taken orally. Swallow the tablet whole with water, do not break or chew or crush the tablet. The drug can be taken on an empty stomach or on a full stomach, but taking it with food may reduce its absorption.
The recommended dose of Levcet in children over 6 years old and adults is 5mg / time / day, equivalent to 1 tablet / time / day.
For patients with renal failure, the dose of Levcet drug is adjusted depending on the specific ClCr index as follows:
ClCr is in the range of 30 - 49ml/min: Take 5mg/time (equivalent to 1 tablet/time), but Use once every 2 days. ClCr less than 30ml/min: Take 5mg/time (equivalent to 1 tablet/time), but use once every 3 days. Patients with hepatic impairment do not require dose adjustment of Levcet.
3. Side effects and some notes when using Levcet
Levcet medicine can cause some unwanted side effects such as fatigue, headache, somnolence, weakness, sore throat, dry mouth, abdominal pain. If you notice any strange symptoms after taking the medicine, you should immediately notify your doctor. Levcet should not be used in people with hypersensitivity to the components of the drug or piperazine derivatives, people with severe renal failure with ClCr less than 10ml/min, pregnant or lactating women, children under 6 years old. People with alcohol abuse or hereditary disorders of galactose intolerance, glucose-galactose malabsorption or lactase deficiency should be cautious when using Levcet. People who are addicted to alcohol, stimulants or are being treated with CNS depressants such as tricyclic antidepressants, if taking Levcet, may experience side effects on the nervous system such as drowsiness, somnolence. Do not drive or operate machinery while taking Levcet because the drug can cause drowsiness, affecting the safety of participating in these activities. Levcet is used to relieve allergic symptoms of seasonal or chronic allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, itchy nose, runny nose. Levcet also works to treat allergic conditions caused by exposure to allergens such as food, chemicals, drugs... To ensure safety for health and maximize the effectiveness of treatment, you need to Use Levcet as directed by your doctor.
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