Hemokast MS Oral Suspension
Manufacturer
Hayman Healthcare Private Limited
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy, asthma, and skin allergies in children.
Dosage Form
Oral Suspension
Introduction
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Hemokast MS Oral Suspension may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Quick Tips
Never combine Hemokast MS Oral Suspension with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Hemokast MS Oral Suspension helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help. If you are giving Hemokast MS Oral Suspension to your child for asthma or allergy you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible. Make sure that you always have enough medicine. Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens, Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places, Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I give cough and allergy medicines together, as my child is experiencing both symptoms?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.
Can I decrease the dose of Hemokast MS Oral Suspension by myself if my child starts to feel better?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
How should Hemokast MS Oral Suspension be stored?
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Can Hemokast MS Oral Suspension make my child sleepy?
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.
My child is an athlete and has a sports event in the next two days, should I start the course of Hemokast MS Oral Suspension?
No, do not start Hemokast MS Oral Suspension without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Hemokast MS Oral Suspension can hamper your child's performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. So, it's best to reach out to the doctor first.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Hemokast MS Oral Suspension usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
My child is suffering from a mood disorder, Is it safe to give Hemokast MS Oral Suspension?
Some studies show that Hemokast MS Oral Suspension can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I use Hemokast MS Oral Suspension for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Hemokast MS Oral Suspension should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child’s reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
