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Velocast is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Velocast depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Velocast 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 |
Is the use of Velocast safe for pregnant women?
Velocast shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Velocast safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Velocast may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Velocast should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Velocast on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Velocast on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Velocast on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Velocast on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Velocast on the Heart?
Side effects of Velocast on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Velocast 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 Velocast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Velocast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Velocast is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Velocast as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Velocast only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Velocast for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Velocast
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Velocast with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Velocast
Information about the interaction of Velocast and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Velocast 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, Velocast 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.
Velocast 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, Velocast 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.
Velocast 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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