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Lecasa 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 Lecasa safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Lecasa in pregnant women.
Is the use of Lecasa safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Lecasa for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lecasa on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Lecasa on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Lecasa on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Lecasa on the liver.
What is the effect of Lecasa on the Heart?
Using Lecasa does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Lecasa 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 Lecasa unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lecasa habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Lecasa.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Lecasa can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lecasa is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lecasa is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lecasa
You can take Lecasa with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lecasa
Consumption of alcohol and Lecasa together may have severe effects on your health.
Lecasa 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).
Lecasa can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
Absorption of Lecasa is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
Lecasa is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Lecasa is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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