Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Laxter Pharmaceutical Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Zortec LM 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
Zortec LM 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
Never combine Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Zortec LM 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.
How it works
Zortec LM 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 Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Zortec LM 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 Zortec LM 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 cough and allergy medicine together?
No, do not mix cough and allergy medicines as they usually contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, causing serious side effects.
Can I decrease the dose of Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet by myself?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child's doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose yourself, as it can impact your child's health.
How should Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored?
Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Can Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet causes mild drowsiness, which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to induce sleep, as it could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.
Can I start the course of Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet if my child has a sports event in two days?
No, do not start Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without speaking to your child's doctor. This medication may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which could hamper your child's performance.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet, especially 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 Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child with a mood disorder?
Some studies show that Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Consult your child's doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I use Zortec LM Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Zortec LM 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.
