Lasma 5 Tablet MD is used to prevent asthma attacks in children It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical Activities This medicine also helps treat symptoms of skin and seasonal allergies such as runny nose sneezing itching swelling congestion and watery eyes Give Lasma 5 Tablet MD to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose time and way You may need to give it to your child for a few weeks before it starts to prevent asthma attacks For asthma prefer giving Lasma 5 Tablet MD in the evening or 2 hours before physical Activity For allergy it is best to give it in the evening depending upon the time of onset of symptoms In case your child has both prefer giving it in the evening If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine give the same dose again but skip it if it s already time for the next dose Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses However you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit Moreover stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child s condition This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like fever headache abdominal pain and diarrhea Usually these episodes subside once your child s body adapts to the medicine However in case these effects persist or start bothering your child consult your child s doctor without any delay