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Is Levorid Safe For Child?

Is levorid safe as treatment for a child of 9 years old? How long does the treatment take and how efficient is it? Actually my child is having some problem with his throat and after check up levorid was given ( a tablet of 5 mg per day for 20 days) Please give your opinion Thank you
Tue, 2 Dec 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
Levorid is an antihistamine and helps to relieve symptoms of cold and allergy.
It is safe in children above 2 years of age. Your child of 9 years can take this medicine if his kidney functions are normal, as it is contra indicated in children below 12 years if there is any kidney function impairment.
However the usual dose advised for children from 6 years to 11 years is 2.5 mg per day. You should confirm the higher than recommended dose with the doctor before you give it your child.
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Dr Noble Zachariah

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Is Levorid Safe For Child?

Hello, Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query. Levorid is an antihistamine and helps to relieve symptoms of cold and allergy. It is safe in children above 2 years of age. Your child of 9 years can take this medicine if his kidney functions are normal, as it is contra indicated in children below 12 years if there is any kidney function impairment. However the usual dose advised for children from 6 years to 11 years is 2.5 mg per day. You should confirm the higher than recommended dose with the doctor before you give it your child. Take Care Dr Noble Zachariah