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Lestal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold. Other than this, Lestal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Lestal depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Lestal side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Lestal are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Lestal's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. Warnings related to Lestal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lestal contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Lestal have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lestal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lestal 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lestal is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Lestal safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Lestal safely.
Is the use of Lestal safe during breastfeeding?
Lestal may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lestal on the Kidneys?
Lestal has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Lestal on the Liver?
Lestal is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Lestal on the Heart?
Lestal is not harmful for the heart.
Lestal 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 Lestal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lestal habit forming or addictive?
Lestal is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Lestal. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Lestal should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Lestal in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Lestal
Taking Lestal with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lestal
Taking alcohol with Lestal can be dangerous.
No, taking Lestal does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Lestal.
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 Lestal to prevent accidents and injuries.
Discontinuation of Lestal on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Lestal 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.
Yes, Lestal can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
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