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Livy is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold. Livy also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Livy depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Livy have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Livy normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Livy is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Livy's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Livy are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Livy may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Livy, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Livy is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Livy safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Livy in pregnant women.
Is the use of Livy safe during breastfeeding?
Livy may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Livy on the Kidneys?
Livy has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Livy on the Liver?
Livy does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Livy on the Heart?
Using Livy does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Livy should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Livy unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livy habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Livy.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Livy, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Livy can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Livy is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Livy for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Livy
Taking Livy with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livy
Taking Livy with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Livy works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Yes, Livy can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Livy to prevent accidents and injuries.
Livy is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
No, taking Livy does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Xyzal® (levocetirizine dihydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,167