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Provent is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold. Other than this, Provent has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Provent. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Provent can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Provent are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Provent has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Provent's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Provent related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Provent have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Provent with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Provent is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Provent 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 |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Provent is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Provent safe for pregnant women?
Provent is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Provent safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Provent for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Provent on the Kidneys?
Provent rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Provent on the Liver?
Provent is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Provent on the Heart?
You can take Provent without any fear of damage to the heart.
Provent should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Provent unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Provent habit forming or addictive?
Provent is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Provent. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Provent only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Provent is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Provent
Taking Provent with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Provent
Taking Provent with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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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
