Levoway M Oral Suspension
Manufacturer
Skyways Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Levoway M Oral Suspension is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes in children.
Dosage Form
Oral Suspension
Introduction
Levoway M 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
Never combine Levoway M Oral Suspension with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Levoway M Oral Suspension helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.
How it works
Levoway M 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 Levoway M Oral Suspension with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Levoway M Oral Suspension helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help. 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 a persistent cough and allergic symptoms?
No, it's not recommended to mix cough and allergy medicines. This can result in double dosing of active ingredients, leading to serious side effects. Always follow the recommended dosage and consult with your child's doctor for proper guidance.
Can I adjust the dose of Levoway M Oral Suspension if my child starts to feel better?
No, it's essential to follow the prescribed dose by your child's doctor. Adjusting the dose can impact your child's health, and increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, while decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
How should I store Levoway M Oral Suspension?
Levoway M Oral Suspension should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. It's also crucial to keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.
Can Levoway M Oral Suspension make my child sleepy?
Levoway M Oral Suspension may cause mild drowsiness, which can make your child sleepy. However, it's essential to avoid using this medicine to induce sleep, as it can mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
Can I start my child on Levoway M Oral Suspension if they have a sports event in the next two days?
No, it's recommended to consult with your child's doctor before starting Levoway M Oral Suspension, especially if your child is an athlete. The medicine may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which can impact their performance.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, it's essential to stop Levoway M Oral Suspension gradually under the guidance of your child's doctor. Sudden withdrawal of the medicine can cause all symptoms to reappear, especially if taken for a long-term.
Is it safe to give Levoway M Oral Suspension to my child if they have a mood disorder?
Levoway M Oral Suspension may cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. It's crucial to consult with your child's doctor before giving this medicine to your child, especially if they have a pre-existing mood disorder.
Can I use Levoway M Oral Suspension to treat acute asthma attacks in my child?
Levoway M Oral Suspension is only intended 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.
