Levocetirizine

There is limited information regarding the safety of Levocetirizine in pregnant women. Hence, it is better to avoid Levocetirizine during pregnancy unless specified by your physician. Consult your doctor for further advice.

A small and occasional dose of levocetirizine is probably acceptable if you are breastfeeding but larger doses or more prolonged use may lead to cause drowsiness and other effects in the infant or decrease the milk supply. Consult with your doctor before consuming Levocetirizine.

Caution is advised as taking Levocetirizine may lead to drowsiness, tiredness and exhaustion. Do not drive unless you are feeling well.

Avoid drinking alcohol as it may cause an additional reduction in alertness and impairment of performance.

The doctor may advise you to take two different antihistamines together if you are getting treated for a severe itchy rash. Do not take two antihistamines together unless and until recommended by your doctor.

You can see the improvement approximately within an hour of taking Levocetirizine. However, it varies among individuals depending on their metabolism and physiological nature.

Yes, Levocetirizine can make you tired, sleepy and weak. It is a common side effect of this medicine. If you experience these symptoms, it is advised to avoid driving and operating heavy machines.

The duration of the medicine depends upon the condition for which you are taking Levocetirizine.

If you are taking this medicine for an insect bite, you may have a shorter duration.

You may have to take this medicine for a longer duration if you are using it to treat symptoms of chronic urticaria or chronic allergic rhinitis (inflammation of the nose).

You can take this medicine for as long as your doctor has advised you depending upon the severity of the allergy. Do not take it for more than the prescribed duration.

You can take Levocetirizine cold, only if prescribed by the doctor. Because cold could be due to various reasons. After proper diagnosis, only the doctor will prescribe you the medicine.

You can take this medicine as needed or told by the doctor. However, it should preferably be taken in the evening.

No, Levocetirizine is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-allergic medicine.

Medicine along with the desired effect has side effects as well, but not everyone gets affected. Yes, drowsiness is a common side effect of Levocetirizine. If the drowsiness starts hampering your daily life, consult your doctor who might suggest another anti-allergic medicine that does not cause sleepiness.

Levocetirizine can be used to provide symptomatic relief from symptoms of eczema such as itching, redness, rashes, inflammation, swelling of the skin, etc.

Levocetirizine is an anti-allergic medicine. It acts by blocking a substance in the body called histamine, which is responsible for allergic reactions.

Levocetirizine is an anti-allergic medicine that is prescribed to provide symptomatic relief from allergic conditions such as running nose, cold, rashes, insect bites, etc.