Akair Lc, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Akair Lc also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Akair Lc depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The most common side effects of Akair Lc are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Akair Lc go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Akair Lc is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Akair Lc related warnings talks about Akair Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Akair Lc is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Akair Lc have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Akair Lc is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Akair 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Akair Lc is used -
Common
Is the use of Akair Lc safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Akair Lc. If you are pregnant, do not take Akair Lc without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Akair Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Akair Lc. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Akair Lc on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Akair Lc on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Akair Lc on the Liver?
Information about safety of Akair Lc for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Akair Lc on the Heart?
Side effects of Akair Lc on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Akair 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 Akair Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Akair Lc habit forming or addictive?
Akair Lc is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Akair Lc. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Akair Lc only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Akair Lc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Akair Lc
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Akair Lc, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Akair Lc
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Akair Lc with alcohol.
Akair 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.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Akair Lc to prevent accidents and injuries.
Akair Lc 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).
Take Akair Lc as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Akair 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.
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