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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.
Livy M 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 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 serious side effects after taking Livy M. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Livy M on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Livy M for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Livy M on the Liver?
Side effects of Livy M on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
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?
No, you will not get addicted to Livy M.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Livy M you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Livy M should be used only after 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.
No, Livy M is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Livy M 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.
Livy M works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Yes, Livy M can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
Yes, Livy 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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