Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Alevict 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Kidney : CAUTION
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.However, dose adjustments may be required in severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before giving Alevict 2.5mg Tablet to your child in case of severe liver disease.
Do not panic. Unless your child?s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up on any missed dose, follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Alevict 2.5mg Tablet?::: No, although this medicine causes drowsiness as a side effect, it should not be given to induce sleep in children. Consult your child?s doctor if your child has trouble sleeping as it could be due to some other underlying condition.| Can other medicines be given at the same time as Alevict 2.5mg Tablet?::: Alevict 2.5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Alevict 2.5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child?s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.| How much Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should I give to my child?::: Alevict 2.5mg Tablet should be given strictly as prescribed by your child?s doctor. The dose of the medicine is calculated according to your child?s body weight and age. Do not increase or decrease the dose on your own as it may cause unwanted effects and can worsen your child?s condition.| What if I give too much of Alevict 2.5mg Tablet by mistake?::: Although Alevict 2.5mg Tablet is relatively safe to use in children yet an excessive amount may cause some serious side effects such as seizures, hallucinations, rapid heart rate, irritability, slow breathing, and coma.| How should Alevict 2.5mg Tablet be stored?::: Store Alevict 2.5mg Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.| When do I need to call my child?s doctor right away?::: Always consult your child?s doctor at every step in case of any confusion. However, immediate assistance may be required if your child develops serious side effects. These may include allergic reactions (such as facial swelling, trouble breathing), signs of liver problem (such as dark-colored urine, yellow eyes or skin), excessive sleepiness, rapid heartbeat, hallucinations, feeling confused or hyperactive, trouble passing urine, irritability, and vision changes.
Alevict 2.5mg Tablet 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.
-Thalidomide (Oral Route): Moderate
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms of Thalidomide side effects such as drowsiness, excessive sedation, tiredness, dizziness or slurred speech and consult your doctor if you experience them. It is advised to avoid driving or undertaking other tasks requiring skill and alertness. Concurrent use may cause increased sleepiness.
| -Dalteparin (Injection Route): Moderate
Your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time. Levocetirizine may reduce the efficacy of Dalteparin.