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Leet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Allergy, Allergic Rhinitis, Common Cold. Other than this, Leet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Leet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Leet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Leet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Leet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Leet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Leet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Leet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Leet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Leet 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Leet safe for pregnant women?
Leet is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Leet safe during breastfeeding?
Leet may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Leet on the Kidneys?
Leet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Leet on the Liver?
Using Leet does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Leet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Leet for the heart.
Leet 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 Leet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Leet habit forming or addictive?
Leet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Leet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Leet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Leet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Leet
Taking Leet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Leet
Taking alcohol with Leet can be dangerous.
Yes, Leet 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.
Leet 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.
Yes, Leet can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Yes, Leet can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
Yes, Leet can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
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