Duokast-Kid Syrup
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Rs.60.60for 1 bottle(s) (60 ml Syrup each)
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Duokast-Kid Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Duokast-Kid Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
UNSAFE
Duokast-Kid Syrup 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.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Duokast-Kid Syrup is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or more prolonged use of Duokast-Kid Syrup may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
Larger doses or more prolonged use of Duokast-Kid Syrup may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Duokast 2.5mg Syrup
Levocetirizine(2.5mg)
Duokast syrup uses
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How duokast syrup works
Duokast-Kid Syrup 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.
Common side effects of duokast syrup
Nausea, Constipation, Dizziness, Abdominal pain, Sleepiness, Fatigue, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Vomiting, Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages), Weakness, Hypersensitivity, Increased appetite, Vertigo, Convulsion
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Expert advice FOR Duokast Syrup
- Try giving the medicines at the same time each day, to help you remember.
- Your child may feel sleepy or dizzy after each dose of Levocetirizine. If this happens, make your child sit or lie down and ask them to be careful while performing tasks that require mental focus.
- Avoid giving Levocetirizine with fatty meals and fruit juice as both can reduce the absorption of the medicine.
- Dry mouth can occur as a side effect of taking Levocetirizine. Taking sips of water may help.
- Levocetirizine can trigger constipation in your child. Give plenty of fluids and a fiber-rich diet to your child.
- Levocetirizine should be avoided in children who are less than 4 years of age as there is a risk of respiratory distress.
Frequently asked questions FOR Duokast 2.5mg Syrup
Levocetirizine
Q. My child is restless and unable to sleep properly at night. Can I give Duokast-Kid Syrup?
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.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Duokast-Kid Syrup?
Duokast-Kid Syrup can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Duokast-Kid Syrup. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. How much Duokast-Kid Syrup should I give to my child?
Duokast-Kid Syrup 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.