All Details About L Hist 5 Tablet 10s
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about L Hist 5 Tablet 10s
Description:
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever(an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis(red, itchy eye), some skin reactions such as eczema(dermatitis), hives(red, raised patches or dots), and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.It contains levocetirizine, a non-drowsy antihistamine. It's less likely to make you feel sleepy than some other antihistamines. However, some people still find it makes them feel quite sleepy, which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as histamine, which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is an R-enantiomer of cetirizine primarily used to treat various kinds of allergies. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander.
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's 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:
Treatment of Allergic conditions
Common allergies,
hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust),
conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye),
eczema (dermatitis),
hives (red, raised patches or dots),
reactions to insect bites or stings and some food allergies.
Directions For Use:
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. L Hist 5 Tablet 10's may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
Common side effects of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's
- Headache
- Vomiting
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
Warning & Precautions:
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you become pregnant while taking L Hist 5 Tablet 10's, consult your doctor. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending upon your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting L Hist 5 Tablet 10's. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking L Hist 5 Tablet 10's 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Patients should be cautioned against getting engaged in work which requires too much mental alertness, like operating machinery or driving a motor vehicle after intake of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's. Concurrent use of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided as it can reduce your mental alertness.L Hist 5 Tablet 10's can also be taken under medical supervision by children aged 1 year and older. Patients should avoid taking overdosage of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's because of the increased risk of sleepiness and drowsiness at higher doses.
Driving
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is recommended.
Alcohol
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
L Hist 5 Tablet 10's is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or more prolonged use of L Hist 5 Tablet 10's may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
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