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Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT

Manufactured byMankind Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
ContainsLevocetirizine
₹32.8
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )

Description

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT is an antihistamine medicine used widely to relieve allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of the nose, watery eyes, itching, rash and hives. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction. Levocetirizine is available as a tablet and oral solution on prescription. Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT is generally safe to use. However, it may cause some side effects like drowsiness, dry mouth, headache, and tiredness. These symptoms are mild and go away with time. It is recommended to take Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT in the evening. The dose and duration will depend on what you are taking it for. Do not increase the dose or take this medicine more often than prescribed. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms after the treatment. Before taking Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT, tell your doctor if you have any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Your doctor should also be aware of any other medications that you are taking because many of them may reduce or alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT

Headache

Dry mouth

Diarrhoea

Nausea or Vomiting

Increased heart rate

Nose bleed

Weight gain

Uses of Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

Allergic Rhinitis

Allergic rhinitis, often known as hay fever, is a common disease that arises as a result of the body's response to external factors such as allergens. The body's defence system (immune system) produces a response by releasing antibodies to the allergens or foreign substances. Allergens are usually harmless and may cause a minimal allergic response in the body. Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT is used to relieve allergic symptoms or responses produced in your body due to allergic rhinitis.

Utricaria

Urticaria or hives are itchy rashes that are found on the skin. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to food, medicines (like some antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, high blood pressure medicines such as captopril) or other irritants in the environment. Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT is used to treat symptoms of urticaria like itchy skin, swelling. redness, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT can be observed within an hour of taking it.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The effect of Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 on your doctor's recommendation.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT can pass into 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 baby, as well as a reduction in milk supply.

Allergy

Avoid using Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 on your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT can pass into 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 baby, as well as a reduction in milk supply.

General warnings

Other Medicines

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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.

Infants

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT is not recommended for use in infants younger than 6 months of age. The safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established. The tablet form of levocetirizine is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 years of age.

Urinary retention

Urinary retention is a condition where you cannot empty all the urine from the 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT with caution if you have such conditions or problems. 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT. This medicine may aggravate seizures, thus can worsen your condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty in concentrating to some extent. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines after taking this medicine

Missed Dose

If you missed a dose of Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT. 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT 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 Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor. Stop taking Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT at least three days before an allergy test, because 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

Lecope 5 MG Tablet DT works by blocking 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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₹32.8 
10 TABLET ( 10 / STRIP )