Telekast L Kid Tablet (10), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Telekast L Kid Tablet (10)'s effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Warnings related to Telekast L Kid Tablet (10)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Additionally, Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) is used -
Common
Is the use of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Telekast L. If you are pregnant, do not take Telekast L without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) safe during breastfeeding?
Telekast L may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Telekast L on kidneys.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Telekast L on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Telekast L on heart. So it is not known whether taking Telekast L will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) habit forming or addictive?
Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Telekast L Kid Tablet (10), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Telekast L Kid Tablet (10)
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Telekast L Kid Tablet (10)
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Telekast L Kid Tablet (10) with alcohol.
Yes, Telekast L is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
No, Telekast L is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Telekast L 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.
Telekast L 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.
Telekast L 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.
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