Lecet 5mg Tablet
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Eugenics Medicare Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Levocetirizine (5mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Chemical Class | Piperazine Derivatives |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
Action Class | H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation) |
User Rating | 4.7 |
User Reviews | 465 |
FAQ
Lecet 5mg Tablet Reviews
Lecet 5mg 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.
Common side effects include somnolence (sleepiness), dry mouth, fatigue, fever, cough, nasopharyngitis, and nosebleed. 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.
How Lecet 5mg Tablet Works
How to Use Lecet 5mg Tablet
Benefits of Lecet 5mg Tablet
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Lecet 5mg provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It can also give relief from allergic reactions after insect bites and symptoms of hives and eczema such as rash, swelling, itching, and irritation. This will improve the appearance of your skin and you may find that your mood and self-confidence improve as well. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. Moreover, Lecet 5mg may make you feel less sleepy as compared to other antihistamine medicines. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
Uses of Lecet 5mg Tablet
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Lecet 5mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Lecet 5mg to help relieve allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes.
- Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
- Stop taking Lecet 5mg at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
References
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; 2008.
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019].
- Levocitrizine; 1995 [revised May 2007].
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 790.