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Kitlus Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Kitlus Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Kitlus Plus depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Kitlus Plus also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Kitlus Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Kitlus Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Kitlus Plus's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kitlus Plus related warnings talks about Kitlus Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Kitlus Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Kitlus Plus in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Heart Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Kitlus Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Kitlus Plus with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kitlus Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kitlus Plus 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 Plus safe for pregnant women?
Kitlus Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Kitlus Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Kitlus Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Kitlus Plus can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Kitlus Plus on the Kidneys?
Kitlus Plus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Kitlus Plus on the Liver?
Kitlus Plus does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Kitlus Plus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Kitlus Plus on the heart have been reported.
Kitlus Plus 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 Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kitlus Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Kitlus Plus is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Kitlus Plus
You can take Kitlus Plus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kitlus Plus
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Kitlus Plus.
Yes, Kitlus Plus 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.
Yes, Kitlus Plus 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.
Discontinuation of Kitlus Plus on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Kitlus Plus can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Kitlus Plus 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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