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Lerafil Benefits & Uses

Lerafil is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Common Cold

Other Benefits

Urticaria Pigmentosa
Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Itching

Lerafil Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening
Geriatric	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergy Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening

Lerafil Related Warnings

Is the use of Lerafil safe for pregnant women?

Lerafil is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Lerafil safe during breastfeeding?

Lerafil may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Lerafil on the Kidneys?

Lerafil has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Lerafil on the Liver?

Using Lerafil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lerafil on the Heart?

Lerafil is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lerafil with Other Drugs

Lerafil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Aprepitant

Fosaprepitant

Moderate

Lerafil Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lerafil unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Bladder Infection
Bladder Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Lerafil

Is this Lerafil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Lerafil is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lerafil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lerafil can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Lerafil only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Lerafil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Lerafil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lerafil

Taking Lerafil with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lerafil

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Lerafil as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Lerafil

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Lerafil without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Lerafil 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Lerafil safe?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Lerafil is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Lerafil with phenylephrine?

Yes, Lerafil can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Lerafil with montelukast?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Lerafil 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Why should Lerafil be taken at night?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

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 Lerafil to prevent accidents and injuries.