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Licoscott is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. The alternative uses of Licoscott have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Licoscott. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Licoscott include Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Licoscott as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Licoscott go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Licoscott is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Licoscott related warnings talks about Licoscott's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Licoscott is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Licoscott contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Licoscott may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Licoscott, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Licoscott is used to treat the following -
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Licoscott is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Licoscott safe for pregnant women?
Licoscott shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Licoscott safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Licoscott. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Licoscott on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Licoscott on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Licoscott on the Liver?
Side effects of Licoscott rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Licoscott on the Heart?
Licoscott is rarely harmful for the heart.
Licoscott should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Licoscott unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Licoscott habit forming or addictive?
Licoscott does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Licoscott
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Licoscott together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Licoscott
Information about the interaction of Licoscott and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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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
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
