Xl is used to treat the following -
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xl is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Xl safe for pregnant women?
Xl can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Xl safe during breastfeeding?
Xl 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 Xl on the Kidneys?
Xl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xl on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Xl on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Xl on the Heart?
Xl has very mild side effects on the heart.
Xl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Xl is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Xl
There is no information on the effects of taking Xl with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xl
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Xl and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Xl 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.
Yes, Xl 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.
Discontinuation of Xl on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Xl 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, Xl is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
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References
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