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Levotin Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Levotin Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Levotin Plus. 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.
The most common side effects of Levotin Plus are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Levotin Plus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Levotin Plus has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Levotin Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Levotin Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Levotin Plus in conditions like Liver Disease.
Drug reaction of Levotin Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Levotin Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Levotin Plus 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 |
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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Is the use of Levotin Plus safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Levotin Plus. If you are pregnant, do not take Levotin Plus without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levotin Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Levotin Plus may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Levotin Plus should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Levotin Plus on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Levotin Plus on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Levotin Plus will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Levotin Plus on the Liver?
Information about safety of Levotin Plus for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Levotin Plus on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Levotin Plus on the heart, information on safety of Levotin Plus for the heart is unavailable.
Levotin Plus 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 Levotin Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levotin Plus habit forming or addictive?
Levotin Plus does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Levotin Plus you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Levotin Plus is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Levotin Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Levotin Plus
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Levotin Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levotin Plus
Information about the interaction of Levotin Plus and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Absorption of Levotin Plus 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.
Yes, Levotin Plus 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.
Discontinuation of Levotin Plus on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Levotin Plus is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Take Levotin Plus as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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