Lzine Benefits & Uses

Lzine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Common Cold

Other Benefits

Urticaria Pigmentosa
Hives
Phlegm (Read More - Home remedies for mucus)
Itching (Read More - Home Remedies for Skin Itching: Simple Ways to Get Instant Relief)

Lzine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: taken at evening

Lzine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lzine is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Anaphylactic reaction
Visual Disturbance

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Nasal congestion
Cough
Fatigue
Pharyngitis
Agitation
Infection
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Lzine Related Warnings

Is the use of Lzine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Lzine without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Lzine safe during breastfeeding?

Lzine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Lzine on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Lzine on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Lzine on the Liver?

Lzine is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Lzine on the Heart?

Lzine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Lzine with Other Drugs

Lzine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Aprepitant

Fosaprepitant

Moderate

Codeine

Caffeine

Guaifenesin

Gabapentin

Lzine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lzine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Bladder Infection
Bladder Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Lzine

Is this Lzine habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lzine.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Lzine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lzine can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Lzine only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Lzine for mental disorders.

No

Lzine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lzine

Taking Lzine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Lzine

Taking alcohol with Lzine can be dangerous.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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

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