L-Cetriver Syrup
bottle of 30.0 ml Syrup.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Levocetirizine (2.5mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Leeford Healthcare Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Have doubts about this medicine?
L-Cetriver Syrup is a medication used to treat various symptoms caused by allergic conditions in children, such as hay fever, urticaria, conjunctivitis, and common cold. L-Cetriver Syrup is given to children to treat a wide range of symptoms caused due to allergic conditions like hay fever, urticaria (hives), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), and common cold. These symptoms may include watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
L-Cetriver Syrup belongs to a class of medicines called antihistamines. It blocks the natural chemical substance (histamine) produced in the body during an allergic state. It also subsides (lowers) your child’s immune system’s response to these conditions thereby reducing the symptoms.
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give L-Cetriver Syrup?
No, while this medicine can cause drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be used to induce sleep in children. Consult your child's doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as there may be an underlying condition.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as L-Cetriver Syrup?
L-Cetriver Syrup can sometimes interact with other medications or substances. Always tell your doctor about any other medications your child is taking before starting L-Cetriver Syrup, and check for potential interactions with your doctor.
How much L-Cetriver Syrup should I give to my child?
L-Cetriver Syrup dosage must be determined by a healthcare professional based on your child's individual body weight and age. Never adjust the dose without consulting your doctor, as this could lead to unwanted side effects or worsen your child’s condition.
What if I give too much of L-Cetriver Syrup by mistake?
Excessive use of L-Cetriver Syrup can cause serious adverse effects like seizures, hallucinations, a rapid heart rate, irritability, slowed breathing, coma. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect overdose.
How should L-Cetriver Syrup be stored?
Store L-Cetriver Syrup in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight or heat. Keep all medications out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
When do I need to call my child’s doctor right away?
Always seek professional medical advice when needed, but you should contact your child's doctor in case of any concerns. However, if your child experiences serious side effects like allergic reactions (facial swelling, difficulty breathing), signs of liver problems (dark urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes, seek immediate medical attention.
Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember. Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of L-Cetriver Syrup. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day to help you remember.
- Avoid giving L-Cetriver Syrup with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking L-Cetriver Syrup. Taking sips of water may help.
- L-Cetriver Syrup can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- L-Cetriver Syrup should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
- No common side effects listed
