Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1 X
Becotab is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy. Secondary and off-label uses of Becotab have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Becotab depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Becotab have been listed ahead. These side effects of Becotab are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Becotab's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. It is important to know if Becotab has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Becotab related warnings section.
The section on Becotab contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Becotab may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Becotab, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Becotab 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 |
Adult |
|
Geriatric |
|
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
Is the use of Becotab safe for pregnant women?
Becotab is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Becotab safe during breastfeeding?
Becotab has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Becotab on the Kidneys?
Becotab has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Becotab on the Liver?
Becotab is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Becotab on the Heart?
You can take Becotab without any fear of damage to the heart.
Becotab 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 Becotab unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Becotab habit forming or addictive?
Becotab is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Becotab does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Becotab may have some adverse effects on the body.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Becotab is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Becotab
Taking Becotab with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Becotab
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Becotab with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claritin® (loratadine)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,166
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 790-791