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Levact M is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Levact M have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Levact M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Levact M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Levact M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Levact M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Levact M related warnings talks about Levact M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Levact M is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Levact M with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Levact M is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
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 Levact M is used -
Common
Is the use of Levact M safe for pregnant women?
Levact M can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Levact M safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Levact M. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Levact M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Levact M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Levact M on the Liver?
Information about safety of Levact M for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Levact M on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Levact M on the heart, information on safety of Levact M for the heart is unavailable.
Levact M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levact M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levact M habit forming or addictive?
Levact M is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levact M you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Levact M should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Levact M is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levact M
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Levact M and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levact M
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Levact M with alcohol will be.
Levact M 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.
Yes, Levact M can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
Levact M 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.
Discontinuation of Levact M on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Absorption of Levact M 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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