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Livy M is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Livy M have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Livy M is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Livy M also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Livy M normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Livy M's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Livy M related warnings talks about Livy M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Livy M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Livy M in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Livy M may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Livy M is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Livy M is used -
Common
Is the use of Livy M safe for pregnant women?
Livy M shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Livy M safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Livy M. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Livy M on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Livy M on kidneys.
What is the effect of Livy M on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Livy M on the liver, information on safety of Livy M for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Livy M on the Heart?
Information about safety of Livy M for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Livy 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 Livy M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livy M habit forming or addictive?
Livy M is not addictive in nature.
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 Livy M can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Livy M only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Livy M cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Livy M
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Livy M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livy M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Livy M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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References
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lukair® (montelukast sodium)
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Highlights of Prescribing Information [Internet]: XYZAL® (levocetirizine dihydrochloride) tablets . Initial U.S. Approval: 19952007
Smpc [Internet]: montelukast sodium. Aurobindo Pharma
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