Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Impetus Pharma
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy in children, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is a combination of Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which works together to relieve symptoms of allergy in children. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies. The medicine is available in tablet form and is usually prescribed by a doctor.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Quick Tips
Never combine Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help. If you are giving Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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
My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.
Can I decrease the dose of Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored?
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 to participate in a sports event in the next two days. Can I start the course of Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet?
No, don’t start Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child?
Some studies show that Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Imcet Plus Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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.
