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Elcicast is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Elcicast has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Elcicast 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Elcicast also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Elcicast are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Elcicast has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Elcicast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Elcicast is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Elcicast with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Elcicast is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Elcicast 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 Elcicast safe for pregnant women?
Elcicast shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Elcicast safe during breastfeeding?
Elcicast 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 Elcicast on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Elcicast for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Elcicast on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Elcicast on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Elcicast on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Elcicast on the heart, information on safety of Elcicast for the heart is unavailable.
Elcicast 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 Elcicast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elcicast habit forming or addictive?
Elcicast does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Elcicast you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Elcicast only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Elcicast for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Elcicast
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Elcicast, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elcicast
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Elcicast with alcohol.
Elcicast is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Elcicast to prevent accidents and injuries.
No, Elcicast is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
No, taking Elcicast 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 Elcicast.
Yes, Elcicast 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
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