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Description
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup is a very effective and potent medication to treat year-round allergic symptoms associated with rhinitis and utricaria. Seasonal allergies that cause a runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing or skin itching and hives can also be effectively treated with this medicine.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup
Cerzin L 2.5 MG Syrup
Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
L Alerid 2.5 MG Syrup
Cipla Ltd.
Levocad 2.5 MG Syrup
Zydus Cadila
Lezyncet 2.5 MG Syrup
Unichem Laboratories Ltd.
Xyzal 2.5 MG Syrup
Dr. Reddys Laboratories Ltd.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup
- Sleepiness
- Headache
- Blurred vision
- Runny Nose and Cough
- Dry mouth
- Diarrhea
- Nausea or Vomiting
- Difficulty in passing urine
Uses of Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup
What is it prescribed for?
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Utricaria
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionThe effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of oral administration.
- Duration of effectThe effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.
- Safe with alcohol?Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
- Usage in pregnancy?This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
- Usage while breast-feeding?This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to levocetirizine.
Kidney Disease
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup is not recommended for use in patients with end-stage kidney disease and creatinine clearance less than 10 ml/min due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. It is not recommended for use in children below 12 years with an impaired kidney function.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
CNS Depression
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup may cause mild to moderate CNS depression resulting in sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience these side effects during treatment with this medicine.
Alcohol
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup is not recommended for use by patients who consume alcohol on a regular basis due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects.
Other Medicines
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with medicines that are sedatives or tranquilizers. It is advised that you inform the doctor about all your current medicines including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup.
Elderly population
This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly population due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on the clinical condition.
Infants
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup is not recommended for use in children younger than 6 months of age. Safety and effectiveness of this medicine are not clinically established for such patients.
Urinary retention
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with spinal cord lesions or prostatic hyperplasia since it may increase the risk of urinary retention.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped. Do not use extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
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
Taking Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup with alcohol can cause an increase in the side effects on the brain. Dizziness, difficulty in concentrating and impairment in thinking and judgment can occur in such cases.
Instructions
Alcohol should not be consumed while receiving this medicine since it may increase the risk of side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, and loss of concentration. It is advised that you do not perform any activities that require high mental alertness such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you consume alcohol during treatment with this medicine.
Interaction with Medicine
Alprazolam
Clobazam
Codeine
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup with or without food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the 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.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Levozin 2.5 MG Syrup works by blocking the action of a natural substance produced by the body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
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