Telekast L is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup,Tablet. Other than this, Telekast L has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Telekast L depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Telekast L are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Telekast L are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Telekast L is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Telekast L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Telekast L is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Telekast L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Telekast L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Telekast L is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telekast L is used -
Common
Is the use of Telekast L safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telekast L. If you are pregnant, do not take Telekast L without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telekast L safe during breastfeeding?
Telekast L may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Telekast L on kidneys.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Telekast L on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Telekast L on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Telekast L on heart. So it is not known whether taking Telekast L will cause side effects on heart or not.
Telekast L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telekast L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telekast L habit forming or addictive?
Telekast L is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telekast L, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telekast L can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telekast L should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telekast L for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telekast L
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Telekast L together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telekast L
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Telekast L with alcohol.
Yes, Telekast L is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
No, Telekast L is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Telekast L is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Telekast L is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Telekast L is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
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