Kevil 5 mg/5 ml (Oral Suspension)
60 ml bottle: ৳ 30.90
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Loratadine |
| Company | Kemiko pharmaceuticals ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Seasonal allergic rhinitis relief
- Perennial allergic rhinitis relief
- Relief from skin allergies
- Alleviates symptoms of chronic urticaria
- Relieves sneezing
- Relieves nasal discharge
- Relieves itching
- Alleviates ocular itching
- Alleviates ocular burning
- Symptomatic relief of allergic rhinitis in children
Pharmacology
- Active ingredient: Loratadine
- Non-sedative histamine H1 receptor antagonist
- Antiallergic properties
- Long-acting tricyclic antihistamine
- Selective peripheral H1-receptor antagonistic activity
- Rapidly effective
- Long-lasting effect
- Once-a-day administration
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: One tablet daily
- Administered in the morning
- Children dosage: based on body weight
- Safety not established for children below 2 years
Interaction
- No hazardous interactions with other drugs reported
- No potentiating effects with alcohol reported
- Potential elevation of plasma concentrations with certain drugs
- Enzyme inhibition effects of Cimetidine, erythromycin, and ketoconazole
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity or idiosyncrasy to components
Side Effects
- Comparable adverse event incidence to placebo
- No sedation observed in clinical studies
- No anticholinergic effects observed
- Comparable driving performance to placebo
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Inadvisable use during pregnancy
- Excreted in breast milk in small amount
Precautions & Warnings
- Caution in patients with liver impairment
- Caution in patients with renal insufficiency
Overdose Effects
- Reported effects in adults: somnolence, tachycardia, headache
- Reported effects in children: extrapyramidal signs, palpitations
- Prompt symptomatic and supportive measures recommended
Therapeutic Class
- Non-sedating antihistamines
Storage Conditions
- Keep in dry place
- Keep away from light
- Keep away from heat
- Keep out of reach of children