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Telekast L is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup,Tablet. Other than this, Telekast L has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Telekast L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telekast L are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Telekast L 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telekast L is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Telekast L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Telekast L is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Telekast L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telekast L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telekast L 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 |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telekast L is used -
Common
Is the use of Telekast L safe for pregnant women?
Telekast L shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Telekast L safe during breastfeeding?
Telekast L should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Telekast L on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Liver?
Side effects of Telekast L on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Heart?
Information about safety of Telekast L for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Telekast L 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 Telekast L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telekast L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Telekast L is addictive.
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 Telekast L can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Telekast L is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Telekast L in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Telekast L
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Telekast L and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telekast L
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Telekast L and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Telekast L 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, Telekast L can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
No, taking Telekast L does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Telekast L can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, taking Telekast L does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Telekast L.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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