Laveta A is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Laveta A have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Laveta A depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Laveta A include Heartburn. Some other side effects of Laveta A have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Laveta A are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Laveta A is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Laveta A has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Laveta A related warnings section.
Laveta A is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Laveta A contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Laveta A have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Laveta A, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Laveta A is used to treat the following -
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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Laveta A is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Laveta A safe for pregnant women?
Laveta A has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Laveta A without medical advice.
Is the use of Laveta A safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Laveta A may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Laveta A should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Laveta A on the Kidneys?
Laveta A rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Laveta A on the Liver?
Laveta A may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Laveta A on the Heart?
Laveta A is rarely harmful for the heart.
Laveta A should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Laveta A unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Laveta A habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Laveta A.
Interaction between Food and Laveta A
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Laveta A, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Laveta A
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Laveta A with alcohol.
Laveta A 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.
Laveta A can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
Yes, Laveta A 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.
No, taking Laveta A does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Laveta A 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.
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