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Before you start taking L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet, your doctor will do a blood test to see what dose you need. Once you start taking the medicine, you will have regular blood tests to see how well it is working, and the dose may be adjusted from time to time. It is best taken on an empty stomach before your first meal of the day. You should take this medicine regularly to get the maximum benefit. It may take several weeks before your symptoms start to improve. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. If you stop taking it, your symptoms are likely to come back.The most common side effects of this medicine are caused by taking a higher dose than you need. Possible side effects include palpitations (irregular heartbeat), vomiting, anxiety, diarrhea, weight loss, tremors, increased appetite, and restlessness. Most side effects will disappear once you are on the right dose. Call your doctor straight away if you have a very high temperature, fast or irregular heart rate, low blood pressure, yellowness in the eye/skin, confusion, or fits.L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet may cause weight loss but should not be prescribed or taken to treat obesity. If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, inform your doctor right away as the dose may have to be increased/readjusted. Many other drugs affect the way this medicine works. Ask your doctor for advice if you are taking any other medications.

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet

Brent GA, Koenig RJ. Thyroid and Anti-Thyroid Drugs. In Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1142-43.

Dong BJ, Greenspan FS. Thyroid & Antithyroid Drugs. In Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 674-75.

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 796-98.

Levothyroxine sodium. East Sussex, UK Custom Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Levothyroxine. Bohemia, New York Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals, Inc. [Accessed 04 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Levothyroxine [Prescribing Information]. Morgantown, WV Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.; 2022. [Accessed 07 Aug. 2023]. (online) 

Consuming alcohol with L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Alcohol

L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Pregnancy

L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Breast feeding

L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Driving

There is limited information available on the use of L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of L-Thyroid 25mcg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

Thyroactiv 25 Tablet

Thyronorm 25mcg Tablet

Lethyrox 25 Tablet

Thyromed 25mcg Tablet

Thyroup 25 Tablet

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is advised to be taken as suggested by the doctor. It should be taken with food and it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as an overdose of it may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The treatment must be completed even if you feel better to ensure a complete recovery.L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet may lead to some side effects such as nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, headache, etc. To overcome any such side effects, it is advised to eat a healthy balanced diet and drink plenty of fluid. If any of the side effects get aggravated, contact your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must consult your doctor immediately.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any problems with your liver or kidneys. Also, tell your doctor if you are on any medication for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with the doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive dizziness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. If you are a known allergic to the medicine, you must refrain from using this medicine and consult your doctor. It is advised to take proper rest during the course of treatment for the medicine to work effectively.

Leben Laboratories Pvt Ltd

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim. Philadelphia, PA AR Scientific, INC; 2013. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Drugs.com. Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) 

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. 

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. There may be a possibility of skin rash in the baby.

It is not known whether L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of L Trim 80 mg/40 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with the severe liver disease.

L-Trix Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it more often or in higher quantity than prescribed as this will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks of use. Let your doctor know if your condition does not improve. The effect of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after use. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application and skin dryness. These are not usually serious and resolve with time. Call your doctor if these persist or bother you. Seek emergency help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, and nausea. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Micro Labs Ltd

L-Trix Cream

Luliconazole. Bridgewater, New Jersey Medicis; 2013. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) 

Luliconazole. Quebec, Canada Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, Inc.; 2013 [revised Feb. 2018] [Accessed 19 Jun. 2019] (online) 

Medscape. Luliconazole. [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) 

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 29 Mar. 2019] (online) 

Luliconazole [Prescribing Information]. San Antonio, TX DPT Laboratories, Ltd.; 2013. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online)  

L-Trix Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

L-Trix Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Luliford Cream

Ludura 50 Cream

Lulitec Cream

Lulilok Cream

Lulimac Cream

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose depends on what you are taking it for and how well it helps your symptoms. You should take it as advised by your doctor. Do not take more or use it for longer than recommended.The most common side effects of this medicine include stomach pain, edema, dizziness, headache, irregular heartbeat, and increased blood pressure. These are not usually serious but if you are worried, ask your doctor about ways of reducing or preventing them.Before taking it, you should let your doctor know if you have a history of ulcer or bleeding in your stomach, high blood pressure, or have any trouble with your heart, kidneys, or liver. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before starting treatment. You should also avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking this medicine. Heavy drinking can cause excessive drowsiness.

Abseil Pharmaceticals Pvt Ltd

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet

Grosser T, Smyth E, FitzGerald GA. Anti-Inflammatory, Antipyretic, and Analgesic Agents; Pharmacotherapy of Gout. In Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 12th ed. New York, New York McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. p. 992.

Sciencedirect. Etoricoxib. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Pubchem. Etoricoxib. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Etoricoxib. Haarlem, The Netherlands Merck Sharp & Dohme B.V.; 2018. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) 

Etoricoxib. Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited; 2016. [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 02 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Etoricoxib [Patient Information Leaflet]. Ahmedabad, Gujarat Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd.; 2016. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online)  

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with L Tiviral 90mg Tablet.

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of L Tiviral 90mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. 

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Tiviral 90mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of L Tiviral 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

L Tiviral 90mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of L Tiviral 90mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of L Tiviral 90mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease.

Intacoxia 90 Tablet

Etoford 90 Tablet

Etolyte 90 Tablet

Atorix 90mg Tablet

Nucoxia 90 Tablet

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is also used in treating infections of the urinary tract, nose, throat, skin and lungs (pneumonia). It cures the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms.

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It may be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed dose. Simply take the next dose as planned.You may have a headache, dizziness, nausea, and constipation as side effects of this medicine. These are usually temporary and resolve on its own, but please consult your doctor if it bothers you or persists for a longer duration. Diarrhea may also occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Special care should be taken in people with kidney problems while taking this medicine.

Asiatic Pharmaceuticals

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet

Chambers HF, Deck DH. Sulfonamides, Trimethoprim, & Quinolons. In Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 820.

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 794-95.

Levofloxacin. Puerto Rico Janssen Ortho LLC; 1996 [revised Sep. 2008]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Chaves RG, Lamounier JA. Breastfeeding and maternal medications. J Pediatr (Rio J). 2004;80(5 Suppl)S189-98. [Accessed 08 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Consuming alcohol with L Xoflon 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. 

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. 

L Xoflon 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L Xoflon 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of L Xoflon 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. However, stop the medicine and inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.

Levoflox 500 Tablet

Loxof 500mg Tablet

Levoday 500 Tablet

Fynal 500 Tablet

L-Cin 500 Tablet

L-Trizine Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antihistamines. It is used to treat various allergic conditions such as hay fever, conjunctivitis, some skin reactions such as eczema, hives, and reactions to bites and stings. It also relieves watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.

L-Trizine Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose required by you may vary depending on what you are taking it for. This medicine is usually taken in the evening, but follow the advice of your doctor on how to take it. You may need this medicine only on days you have symptoms, but if you are taking it to prevent the symptoms then you should take it regularly. If you miss doses or stop taking it earlier than advised, your symptoms may come back.Common side effects include somnolence (sleepiness), dry mouth, fatigue, fever, cough, nasopharyngitis, and nosebleed. These are usually mild and go away after a couple of days as your body adjusts to it. Consult your doctor if any of the side effects persist or worry you.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any kidney problems or epilepsy (seizures). Your dose may need to be modified or this medicine may not suit you. Some other medicines can interact with this medicine so let your healthcare team know what else you are taking. You should also talk to your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, although it is not thought to be harmful.

Tri Mitsu Pharmaceuticals

L-Trizine Tablet

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 790.

Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Levocitrizine; 1995 [revised May 2007]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [Prescribing Information]. Smyrna, GA UCB, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 20 Feb. 2024] (online)  

L-Trizine Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

L-Trizine Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

L-Trizine Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. Larger doses or more prolonged use of L-Trizine Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply

L-Trizine Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. 

L-Trizine Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L-Trizine Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

L-Trizine Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of L-Trizine Tablet is recommended.

Levocetrizen 5mg Tablet

Zipcet Tablet

L Cetriver 5mg Tablet

Xyzal 5mg Tablet

Lecope Tablet

L Vit MVI Injection is given as an injection by a trained healthcare professional. It should be used in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. It is advised to take this medicine at a fixed time to avoid missing a dose.This medicine should not be taken more than the recommended dose. It is usually a safe medicine with very minimal or no side effects. However, if you experience severe diarrhea, vomiting, or constipation, you should consult your doctor without delay.Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have any other health conditions. Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. It is advised not to take alcohol after taking this medicine.

Laborate Pharmaceuticals India Ltd

L Vit MVI Injection

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with L Vit MVI Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of L Vit MVI Injection during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Information regarding the use of L Vit MVI Injection during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

It is not known whether L Vit MVI Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

There is limited information available on the use of L Vit MVI Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

There is limited information available on the use of L Vit MVI Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

L-Trix Lotion should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it more often or in higher quantity than prescribed as this will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks of use. Let your doctor know if your condition does not improve. The effect of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after use. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application and skin dryness. These are not usually serious and resolve with time. Call your doctor if these persist or bother you. Seek emergency help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, and nausea. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

L-Trix Lotion

L-Trix Lotion may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

L-Trix Lotion is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Luliford Lotion

LT-Mac XL Lotion

Luliact Lotion

Luliya Lotion

Lulizol Lotion

L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet is a prescription medicine. It is advised to take it as per the prescription. It can be taken with or without food, but it must be taken at a fixed time to ensure better efficacy. Do not consume more than the recommended dose, as this may have harmful effects on your body. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. The course of the treatment must be completed even if you feel better. Sudden discontinuation of the treatment may affect the potency of the medicine.Some common side effects of this medicine are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, etc. If any of the side effects get aggravated, you must consult your doctor immediately. If you experience any allergic reaction (rashes, itching, swelling, shortness of breath, etc.), you must seek immediate medical help.Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are taking any medicines for any health condition. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult with their doctor before taking it. Avoid drinking alcohol as it can cause excessive drowsiness with this medicine. It usually does not impair your ability to drive, but you should not drive if it makes you feel sleepy or dizzy. You must take adequate rest for a faster recovery, also take a healthy diet and drink plenty of water. Your doctor may ask for a few laboratory and diagnostic tests to know the effects of the medicine on your body.

Lexus Organics

L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet

Cefuroxime axetil. Camberley, Surrey Sandoz Limited; 2005 [revised 07 Jul. 2016]. [Accessed 07 Feb. 2019] (online) 

Cefuroxime axetil. Camberley, Surrey Sandoz Limited; 2005 [revised 07 Jul. 2016]. [Accessed10 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Cefuroxime. Camberley Surrey Sandoz Limited; 2005 [revised 17 Jul. 2016]. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) 

Linezolid. Pfizer; 2000. [Accessed 10 Apr. 2019] (online) 

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet.

L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Not relevant, as L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients.

There is limited information available on the use of L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of L Tum LZ 500mg/600mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Stafcure LZ Tablet

Linox XT Tablet

Lineca Plus Tablet

Covatil LZ 500 mg/600 mg Tablet

Kartel Tablet

L Zel 1% Cream is an antifungal medicine used to treat fungal infections of the skin such as athlete’s foot, Dhobie Itch, thrush, ringworm, and dry, flaky skin. It works by killing the fungi that cause these infections.

L Zel 1% Cream should be used in the dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use it more often or in higher quantity than prescribed as this will not clear your condition faster and may only increase the side effects. Skin infections will usually get better after 2 to 4 weeks of use. Let your doctor know if your condition does not improve. The effect of the medicine can be increased by keeping the affected area clean and dry, and washing hands before and after use. If you have athlete’s foot, wash your socks or tights thoroughly and change your shoes daily if possible.The most common side effects of this medicine include burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application and skin dryness. These are not usually serious and resolve with time. Call your doctor if these persist or bother you. Seek emergency help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction such as a rash, swelling of the lips, throat, or face, swallowing or breathing problems, and nausea. Avoid direct contact with your eyes. In case of accidental contact, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.It is not likely that other medicines you take by mouth or injection will affect the way this medicine works, but talk to your doctor before using it if you have recently used another medicine that contains a steroid or had an allergic reaction to another antifungal medicine. Ask your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Eleadora Pharma

L Zel 1% Cream

L Zel 1% Cream may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

L Zel 1% Cream is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Ludura Soft Cream

Lulizol Cream

Lulipex 1% Cream

L-Zerikast 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.

L-Zerikast 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.

L-Zerikast Tablet

CiplaMed. Montelukast sodium + Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [Product Index]. 2019. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2020]. (online) 

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(6)381-382. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2020]. (online) 

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with L-Zerikast Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

L-Zerikast 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. 

L-Zerikast Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

L-Zerikast Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. 

L-Zerikast Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L-Zerikast Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of L-Zerikast Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

L-Zerikast Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of L-Zerikast Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of L-Zerikast Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Monticope Tablet

Levocet M Tablet

L-Hist Mont Tablet

Infinair 10/5mg Tablet

Montas-L Tablet

L Tum 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g., pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

L Tum 500mg Tablet should be taken with food to avoid an upset stomach. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, increased liver enzymes, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

L Tum 500mg Tablet

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 232.

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