Alikast L Syrup
Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Alikast L Syrup in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.
Alikast L Syrup
Basic Information
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alikast L 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.
Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Alikast L Syrup in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.
Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, dry mouth, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.
Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
03Uses
Treatment of Bronchial Asthma
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Hay fever
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
04How It Works
Alikast L 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.
05What If You Miss A Dose?
Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Bronchial Asthma
Asthma is a condition in which your child’s airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Alikast L Syrup helps in easy breathing by widening the airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing.
In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Alikast L Syrup is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
In Treatment of Hay fever
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. The only difference is that in hay fever, these symptoms are not produced due to a virus but are simply allergic responses of our body to allergens (allergy causing agents such as pollen). Alikast L Syrup is used to provide relief from these symptoms of hay fever. It works by blocking the release of the chemical substance responsible for producing such allergy symptoms. Alikast L Syrup is a safe medicine which helps treat hay fever and makes us feel at ease.
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Alikast L Syrup is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.show moreshow less
07Side Effects
Alikast L Syrup does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Vomiting
Sleepiness
Skin rash
Headache
Fatigue
Dryness in mouth
Diarrhea
Nausea
Rash
08Safety Information
Kidney:CAUTION
Alikast L Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alikast L Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, use of Alikast L Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alikast L Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Alikast L Syrup is recommended.However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.
09Drug Tips
Never combine Alikast L Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
Alikast L 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 Alikast L 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 allergensEncourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty placesGive plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
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.
References
Sources and references
Mayo Clinic. Drugs and Supplements: Levocetirizine . . view
Desert Hope Treatment Center. What Issues Are There from Combining Cough Medicine & Antihistamines? . view
Adsule SM, Misra D. Long term treatment with montelukast and levocetirizine combination in persistent allergic rhinitis: review of recent evidence. J Indian Med Assoc. 2010;108:381-2. view
Stanford Children’s Health. What Is Exercise-Induced Bronchospasm? view
Montelukast sodium . Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2020. view
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride . Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; 2008. view
