Medcure Pharma
Levocetirizine (2.5mg/5ml) + Montelukast (4mg/5ml)
Olecet-M Syrup is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes in children.
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Olecet-M Syrup 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.
Olecet-M Syrup helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.
Olecet-M Syrup 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.
Never combine Olecet-M Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Olecet-M Syrup helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help. If you are giving Olecet-M Syrup 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.
No, it's not recommended to mix cough and allergy medicines as they often contain similar ingredients, which can lead to double dosing of the active ingredients and cause serious side effects.
No, it's essential to follow the prescribed dosage by your child's doctor. Adjusting the dose on your own can impact their health and may result in unwanted effects like sedation or rebound reversal of symptoms.
Store Olecet-M Syrup at room temperature, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medications out of reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.
Yes, Olecet-M Syrup can cause mild drowsiness, but it's not recommended to give this medicine to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
No, don't start Olecet-M Syrup without consulting your child's doctor first. This medication may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which could hamper their performance.
No, it's advised to stop Olecet-M Syrup gradually under the guidance of your child's doctor. Sudden withdrawal may result in rebound reversal of symptoms.
Some studies suggest that Olecet-M Syrup can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Consult your child's doctor before giving this medicine.
No, Olecet-M Syrup should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. Use a reliever medication to help with an attack that has already started.