Common allergies, hay fever (an allergy caused by pollen or dust), conjunctivitis (red, itchy eye), eczema (dermatitis), hives (red, raised patches or dots), reactions to insect bites or stings and some food allergies.

Medicinal Benefits:

LC Once 5mg Tablet is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. LC Once 5mg Tablet is used to treat adults and children (aged two years and above) who have hay fever (seasonal allergic rhinitis), round-the-year dust or pet allergies (perennial allergic rhinitis), and urticaria (swelling, redness, and itchiness of the skin). In short, it helps to relieve the discomfort and unpleasant symptoms that occur due to allergic conditions, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, red/watery eyes, and skin rashes.

FAQs

How does LC Once 5mg Tablet work?

LC Once 5mg Tablet contains levocetirizine (anti-histamine), which is used to treat allergies as it blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as ‘histamine,’ which is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

What is hay fever?

Hay fever is an allergy caused due to outdoor or indoor allergens, such as pollen, dust mites, or tiny flecks of skin and saliva shed by cats, dogs, and other animals with fur or feathers (pet dander). It leads to cold-like symptoms (running nose, watery eyes).

Can LC Once 5mg Tablet be taken daily?

Depending upon the severity of allergic conditions due to allergens LC Once 5mg Tablet can be safely taken daily until you get complete relief and as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

Does LC Once 5mg Tablet cause drowsiness?

LC Once 5mg Tablet is an antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions however, in some people it may cause sleepiness and induce some drowsiness in the day. Hence you are recommended to take it in the night time in case you are experiencing excessive drowsiness in the day.

What happens if I miss a dose?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take LC Once 5mg Tablet and skip the missed dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

In which conditions should I avoid taking LC Once 5mg Tablet?

You should not take LC Once 5mg Tablet if you have had an allergic reaction to LC Once 5mg Tablet, food additives containing E218 or E216, intolerant to lactose or sorbitol, have liver or kidney failure, epilepsy (fits), difficulty in peeing. Tell your doctor that you are taking LC Once 5mg Tablet and have booked an allergy test as it might affect the diagnostic result.

Can I take LC Once 5mg Tablet if I am intolerant to sugar?

No, LC Once 5mg Tablet should not be taken if you are intolerant to sugar; please contact your doctor before taking LC Once 5mg Tablet to avoid any unpleasant side effects.

In which conditions should I avoid taking LC Once 5mg Tablet?

Can I take LC Once 5mg Tablet with painkillers?

Yes, you can take LC Once 5mg Tablet together with painkillers. However, it should be taken only if prescribed by the doctor only.