Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Prigonex Healthcare
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levoprig M 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
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet 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 Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Levoprig M 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 Levoprig M 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
Can I give my child cough and allergy medicine together if they have persistent cough along with allergic symptoms?
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 Levoprig M 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.
How should Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored?
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light.
Can Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy, but never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep.
Can I start the course of Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet if my child is an athlete and has a sports event in the next two days?
No, don't start Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without speaking to your child's doctor, as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Levoprig M 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.
Is it safe to give Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child who suffers from a mood disorder?
Some studies show that Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements.
Can I use Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Levoprig M Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should only be used to prevent asthma attacks, not to stop an attack that has already started.
