Levolukast is a medicine indicated for the relief of symptoms caused by allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, itchy nose or sneezing, for example, because it contains the following active ingredients in its composition:
It is a reference drug developed by the Glenmark laboratory, in vials containing 7 or 14 coated tablets, for oral consumption and available in pharmacies upon prescription presentation.
- The box of 7 tablets of the drug Levolukast costs around R$38.
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- While the box of 14 tablets can cost an average of R$75.
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As it is still a new drug at this time, there are no generic copies available, in many pharmacies it is possible to enroll in discount programs.
Levolukast is very useful for relieving allergic symptoms, mainly related to allergic rhinitis, such as runny nose, nasal congestion, nose itching and sneezing.
This medicine is rapidly absorbed after oral administration and is started approximately 1 hour after ingestion.
The recommended dose of Levolukast is one tablet at night, for 14 days or as directed by your doctor. The tablets should be taken orally and swallowed whole, with or without food.
Some side effects of Levolukast include respiratory tract infections, mainly nose, throat and ears, redness of the skin, fever, nausea, vomiting, allergic reactions such as hives or generalized allergy, irritability, dry mouth, headache, drowsiness, restlessness, abdominal pain, weakness, among others rarer.
Due to the active ingredient levoceririzine, the use of this medicine may cause feeling drowsy or fatigue in some people. In such cases, during treatment, avoid activities that are dangerous or require mental agility, such as driving.
Levolukast is contraindicated for people allergic to the active substances montelukast or levocetirizine, its derivatives or any of the components of the formula, nor should it be used by people with severe renal impairment.
In addition, as there is lactose among the tablet components, it should not be consumed in cases of lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-gactose absorption deficiency.