Manufacturer: Aspire Remedies
Salt Composition : Levocetirizine(2.5mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Give Alevict 2.5mg Tablet to your child by mouth with or without food in the dose and way prescribed by the doctor. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. The allergic symptoms may subside after your child has taken the initial few doses of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet. In case of serious allergic conditions, your child may have to continue taking the medicine for a week or two. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, let the child calm down and give the same dose again. However, do not repeat the dose if it is already time for the next dose.
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child's immune system's response to these conditions, thereby reducing the symptoms.
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.
Alevict 2.5mg 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 Alevict
Nausea
Vomiting
Dryness in mouth
Dizziness
Sleepiness
Headache
Constipation
end-stage renal disease.
enlarged prostate with urination problem.
an inability to completely empty the bladder.
moderate to severe kidney impairment.
hemodialysis with high-flux membrane.
4years
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
Levocetirizine has no known severe interactions with other drugs. Serious interactions of levocetirizine include: isocarboxazid. tranylcypromine.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Alevict 2.5mg 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, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
Avoid giving Alevict 2.5mg Tablet with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Alevict 2.5mg Tablet. Taking sips of water may help.
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
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. Alevict 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Alevict 2.5mg Tablet?
No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child’s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Alevict 2.5mg Tablet?
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Alevict 2.5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. How much Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should I give to my child?
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should be given strictly as prescribed by your child’s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child’s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child’s condition.
Q. What if I give too much of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet by mistake?
Although Alevict 2.5mg Tablet is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.
Q. How should Alevict 2.5mg Tablet be stored?
Store Alevict 2.5mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Always consult your child’s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
