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Lekast is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Lekast have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Lekast depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lekast include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Lekast are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lekast is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Lekast related warnings talks about Lekast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Lekast is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Lekast may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lekast is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Lekast 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 |
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 Lekast safe for pregnant women?
Lekast shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lekast safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Lekast may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Lekast should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Lekast on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lekast on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Lekast on the Liver?
Side effects of Lekast on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Lekast on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Lekast on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Lekast 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 Lekast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lekast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lekast is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lekast, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Lekast can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Lekast is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lekast is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Lekast
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Lekast with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lekast
Information about the interaction of Lekast and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Lekast 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, Lekast 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.
No, Lekast is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Lekast 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, Lekast 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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