Livotec
Livotec Products are primarily used for
Allergic conditions
About Livotec Products
Livotec Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Livotec are Sleepiness, Fatigue, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Vomiting, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages).
How Livotec Products work
Levocetirizine is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.
Patient Concerns about Livotec Products
Frequently asked questions about Livotec Products
Frequently asked questions about Levocetirizine
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 Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup be stored?
Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup make my child sleepy?
Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup?
No, don’t start Livotec Syrup without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup to my child?
Some studies show that Livotec Syrup 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 Livotec Syrup for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Livotec Syrup 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.
Products for Livotec
Livotec Syrup
bottle of 60 ml Syrup
MRP
₹85
Not Available
Livotec 10mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹45
Not Available
Livotec 5mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹31
Not Available
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