Lezo 5mg Tablet MD
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Cadila Pharmaceuticals 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 | 4.2 |
User Reviews | 800 |
FAQ
Lezo 5mg Tablet MD Reviews
Lezo 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 Lezo 5mg Tablet MD Works
How to Use Lezo 5mg Tablet MD
Benefits of Lezo 5mg Tablet MD
- In Treatment of Allergic conditions: Lezo 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, Lezo 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 Lezo 5mg Tablet MD
- Treatment of Allergic conditions
Lezo 5mg Tablet MD Side Effects
Safety Tips
Quick Tips
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Your doctor has prescribed Lezo 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.
- As compared to other similar medications, it is much less likely to make you feel sleepy.
- Stop taking Lezo 5mg at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
References
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- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019].
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- Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; 2008.