Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Milard Life Sciences |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes in children. Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Can I give my child cough and allergy medicine together if they have a persistent cough and allergic symptoms?
No, it's not recommended to mix cough and allergy medicines. This can result in double dosing of active ingredients, leading to serious side effects. Instead, follow the instructions on the labels and consult your child's doctor for personalized advice.
Can I adjust the dose of Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet if my child starts to feel better?
No, it's essential to adhere to the prescribed dose by your child's doctor. Adjusting the dose can impact your child's health, and increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, while decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
How should I store Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet?
Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Additionally, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Can Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Yes, Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mild drowsiness, which may make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep, as it may mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
Can I start the course of Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet if my child has a sports event in the next two days?
No, it's essential to consult your child's doctor before starting Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet, especially if your child is an athlete. The medicine may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which can impact their performance.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, it's crucial to stop Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet gradually under the guidance of your child's doctor. Sudden withdrawal may cause all symptoms to reappear, especially if the medicine has been taken for a long-term.
Is it safe to give Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child if they have a mood disorder?
Consult your child's doctor before giving Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to your child, especially if they have a mood disorder. Some studies show that the medicine can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements.
Can I use Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
No, Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It's essential to use your child's reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.
- Never combine Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
- Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.
- If you are giving Finlokast L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
- Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
- Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens, Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places, Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
