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Kofarest Al is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Other than this, Kofarest Al has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Kofarest Al depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Kofarest Al also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Kofarest Al side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Kofarest Al are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Kofarest Al's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Kofarest Al's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Kofarest Al related warnings section.
Kofarest Al is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Kofarest Al contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Kofarest Al may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Kofarest Al is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Kofarest Al is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Kofarest Al is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Kofarest Al safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Kofarest AL. If you are pregnant, do not take Kofarest AL without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kofarest Al safe during breastfeeding?
Kofarest AL may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Kofarest Al on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Kofarest AL on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Kofarest Al on the Liver?
Side effects of Kofarest AL rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Kofarest Al on the Heart?
Side effects of Kofarest AL rarely affect the heart.
Kofarest Al should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kofarest Al unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kofarest Al habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kofarest Al is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Kofarest Al
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Kofarest Al, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kofarest Al
Information about the interaction of Kofarest Al and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
