LC 2.5mg Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
LC 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.
LC 2.5mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required by you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening, but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent the symptoms then you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.
This medicine is generally very safe. The most common side effects include feeling sleepy or dizzy, dry mouth, fatigue, and headache. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not suit you. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.
Uses of LC 2.5mg Tablet in children
- Allergic eye disease
- Nasal allergy symptoms
- Allergic conditions
- Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Allergic skin conditions
Side effects of LC 2.5mg Tablet in children
LC 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 LC
- Nausea
- Constipation
- Dizziness
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How can I give LC 2.5mg Tablet to my child?
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. LC 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How LC Tablet works
LC 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.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
LC 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of LC 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
LC 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of LC 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving LC 2.5mg Tablet to your child in case of severe liver disease.
However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving LC 2.5mg Tablet to your child in case of severe liver disease.
What if I forget to give LC 2.5mg Tablet to my child?
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.
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Quick tips
- 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 LC 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 LC 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 LC 2.5mg Tablet. Taking sips of water may help.
- LC 2.5mg Tablet can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- LC 2.5mg Tablet should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Interaction with drugs
Taking LC with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Concurrent use may cause increased sleepiness.
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Patient concerns
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FAQs
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give LC 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.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as LC 2.5mg Tablet?
LC 2.5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting LC 2.5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
How much LC 2.5mg Tablet should I give to my child?
LC 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.
What if I give too much of LC 2.5mg Tablet by mistake?
Although LC 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.
How should LC 2.5mg Tablet be stored?
Store LC 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.
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.
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