Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier. Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease.

• Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
• Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
• Treatment of Hay fever

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which 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.

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. Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Sore throat
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Increased liver enzymes

AlcoholCAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feedingUNSAFE

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

DrivingUNSAFE

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

KidneyCAUTION

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

LiverCAUTION

Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

If you miss a dose of Levact M 5 mg/10 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory