Levotac M Tablet Information

Levotac M Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Levotac M Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Levotac M Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Levotac M Tablet include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Levotac M Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Levotac M Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Levotac M Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Levotac M Tablet related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Levotac M Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Besides this, Levotac M Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Levotac M Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Levotac M Benefits & Uses
Levotac M Dosage & How to Take
Levotac M Side Effects
Levotac M Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Levotac M with Other Drugs
Levotac M Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Levotac M
Levotac M Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Levotac M Tablet Benefits & Uses

Levotac M Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Asthma

Levotac M Tablet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 4 mg montelukast and 2.5 mg levocetirizine
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine

Levotac M Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levotac M Tablet is used -

Common

Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Joint pain
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting

Levotac M Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Levotac M Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Levotac M should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Levotac M Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Levotac M should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Levotac M Tablet on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Levotac M on kidney, information on safety of Levotac M for kidney is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Levotac M Tablet on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Levotac M on the liver, information on safety of Levotac M for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Levotac M Tablet on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Levotac M on heart. So it is not known whether taking Levotac M will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Levotac M Tablet with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Levotac M Tablet Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Levotac M Tablet

Is this Levotac M Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levotac M Tablet has not been reported.

No
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 Levotac M Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Levotac M Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Levotac M Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Levotac M Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levotac M Tablet

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Levotac M Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotac M Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Levotac M Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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