Viokast-Kid Tablet

Short Description

Viokast-Kid Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes in children.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Viokast-Kid 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.

Never combine Viokast-Kid Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Viokast-Kid Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Viokast-Kid 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.

Never combine Viokast-Kid Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Viokast-Kid Tablet 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.