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Kitlus, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Kitlus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kitlus. 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.
Common side effects of Kitlus include Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Kitlus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Kitlus normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Kitlus is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Kitlus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Kitlus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kitlus in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kitlus contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Kitlus have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kitlus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kitlus is used to treat the following -
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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Kitlus safe for pregnant women?
Kitlus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kitlus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kitlus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Kitlus. Immediately discontinue Kitlus if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Kitlus on the Kidneys?
Kitlus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kitlus on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Kitlus on the liver.
What is the effect of Kitlus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Kitlus on the heart have been reported.
Kitlus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kitlus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kitlus habit forming or addictive?
Kitlus does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Kitlus
Taking Kitlus with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kitlus
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Kitlus with alcohol will be.
Kitlus 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).
Yes, Kitlus 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.
Kitlus 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.
No, taking Kitlus does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Kitlus 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
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