Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Esteve Pharma Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy in children, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. Lemokast 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.
Lemokast 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 both a cough and allergy medicine at the same time?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually contain similar ingredients. Mixing them may lead to double dosing of active components, which could cause serious side effects.
Can I lower my child's dose of Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet on their own if they are feeling better?
No, adhere to the prescribed dose as determined by your child’s doctor. Never increase or decrease the dose independently; it may negatively impact your child's health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted side effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose abruptly could lead to rebound reversal of all symptoms.
How should Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored?
Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Additionally, keep all medications out of reach and sight of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
Does Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet causes mild drowsiness, which may cause your child to feel sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child for the purpose of inducing sleep. Forcing sleep might mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
My child is an athlete and has a sporting event in two days. Can I start using Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet?
No, do not start Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without speaking to your child’s doctor first. Furthermore, this medication can hinder your child’s performance due to potential side effects like mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. Consulting the doctor is essential.
Can I stop using Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet on my own?
No, abruptly stopping this medication may lead to a reappearance of all symptoms if used for an extended period. Gradual discontinuation should be guided by your child’s doctor.
Is it safe to give Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child who is experiencing mood disorders?
Studies suggest that Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet may trigger mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and problems controlling body movements. Consult your child’s doctor before administering any medication.
Can I use Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to treat acute asthma attacks in my child?
Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is only for preventing asthma attacks, not for stopping an ongoing attack. Use your child’s quick-relief medication to address an attack that has already started.
Lemokast 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 Lemokast Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
- Lemokast 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 Lemokast 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.
