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Lovim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Lovim have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Lovim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Lovim also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Lovim 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.
Lovim's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. In addition, Lovim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Lovim related warnings section.
Lovim can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lovim in conditions like Liver Disease.
Drug reaction of Lovim with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lovim is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lovim 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 Lovim safe for pregnant women?
Lovim should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Lovim safe during breastfeeding?
Lovim may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lovim on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Lovim on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Lovim will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Lovim on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lovim on the liver, information on safety of Lovim for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Lovim on the Heart?
Information about safety of Lovim for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Lovim 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 Lovim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lovim habit forming or addictive?
Lovim is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lovim you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Lovim is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Lovim for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lovim
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Lovim and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lovim
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lovim and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Lovim can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
No, Lovim is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Take Lovim as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Lovim is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Absorption of Lovim 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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