Manufacturer: Caplet India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Levocetirizine(2.5mg), Montelukast(4mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Actlm Kid Tablet in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.
Actlm Kid Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing.
Levocetirizine exhibited linear pharmacokinetics over the therapeutic dose range in adult healthy subjects. Levocetirizine is rapidly and extensively absorbed following oral administration. In adults, peak plasma concentrations are achieved 0.9 hour after administration of the oral tablet.
Actlm Kid Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Actlm
Rash
Nausea
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Skin rash
Sleepiness
Vomiting
PKU - phenylketonuria.
increased eosinophils in the blood.
suicidal thoughts.
depression.
inflammation of blood vessels in the skin.
anxiety disorder.
PRESCRIBE THE CHILD'S DOCTOR
Children (2-5 years)
Actlm Kid Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.
Treatment of Hay fever.
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Do not chew, crush or break it. Actlm Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Never combine Actlm Kid Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
Actlm Kid Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as it will not help.
If you are giving Actlm Kid Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Practice self-care tips:
Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens
Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places
Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actlm Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.
Q. Can I decrease the dose of Actlm Kid Tablet by myself if my child starts to feel better?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
Q. How should Actlm Kid Tablet be stored?
Actlm Kid Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. Can Actlm Kid Tablet make my child sleepy?
Actlm Kid Tablet causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.
Q. My child is an athlete and has to participate in a sports event in the next two days. Can I start the course of Actlm Kid Tablet?
No, don’t start Actlm Kid Tablet without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Actlm Kid Tablet can hamper your child’s performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. So, it’s best to reach out to the doctor first.
Q. Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Actlm Kid Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Q. My child is suffering from a mood disorder. Is it safe to give Actlm Kid Tablet to my child?
Some studies show that Actlm Kid Tablet can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I use Actlm Kid Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Actlm Kid Tablet should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child’s reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
