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Monoxil Lc is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Monoxil Lc have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Monoxil Lc depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Monoxil Lc include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Monoxil Lc are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Monoxil Lc has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Monoxil Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Monoxil Lc can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Monoxil Lc in conditions like Liver Disease.
Drug reaction of Monoxil Lc with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Monoxil Lc, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Monoxil Lc 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 Monoxil Lc safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Monoxil Lc. If you are pregnant, do not take Monoxil Lc without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Monoxil Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Monoxil Lc should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Monoxil Lc on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Monoxil Lc on kidneys.
What is the effect of Monoxil Lc on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Monoxil Lc on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Monoxil Lc on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Monoxil Lc on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Monoxil Lc 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 Monoxil Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monoxil Lc habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Monoxil Lc is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Monoxil Lc, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Monoxil Lc can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Monoxil Lc only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Monoxil Lc cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Monoxil Lc
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Monoxil Lc together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monoxil Lc
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Monoxil Lc with alcohol will be.
Monoxil Lc 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.
Monoxil Lc 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.
Yes, Monoxil Lc 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.
Monoxil Lc 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.
Although, Monoxil Lc is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
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