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Histaban, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold. Other than this, Histaban has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Histaban is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Histaban can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Histaban are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Histaban's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Histaban's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Histaban related warnings section.
The section on Histaban contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Histaban may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Histaban, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Histaban 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 |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Histaban safe for pregnant women?
Histaban is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Histaban safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Histaban on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Histaban on the Kidneys?
Histaban may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Histaban on the Liver?
Using Histaban does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Histaban on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Histaban for the heart.
Histaban should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Histaban unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Histaban habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Histaban is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Histaban, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Histaban can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Histaban is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Histaban in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Histaban
You can take Histaban with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Histaban
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Histaban as it can have severe side effects.
Histaban 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.
Yes, Histaban can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Histaban can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
Histaban works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Histaban 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.
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; Xyzal® (levocetirizine dihydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 164,167