Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine
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Molecule Summary
| Uses | Fever and blocked nose |
| Therapy | Cough Cold Preparation |
| Side Effects | Vomiting, irregular heartbeat, retention of Urine, headache |
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Molecule Description
Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine is a combination of medicines. It contains Paracetamol, Phenylephrine, and Levocetirizine as active ingredients. Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine is used to treat fever, stuffed or blocked nose associated with allergy or cold. Paracetamol helps in reducing fever and pain, Phenylephrine reduces the nasal blockage and Levocetirizine is an anti-allergic & reduces the production of chemicals responsible for allergic reaction. This medicine should not be used for children under 12 years of age, pregnant and lactating women. Side effects such as headache, dizziness, vomiting, rise in blood pressure may be noticed while using this medicine. If you experience any discomfort while using this medicine, you should immediately contact your doctor.
Uses
For the treatment of fever and blocked nose (Nasal congestion) associated with allergy and cold.
Contraindications
When should one not use Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine
- If you are allergic to paracetamol, phenylephrine, levocetirizine or any constituent of this medicine.
- If you are using a medicine similar to Phenylephrine like Oxymetazoline for cold.
- If you have a tumour in the adrenal gland, also known as Phaeochromocytoma.
- If you have an eye disorder called Glaucoma or thyroid-related disorder.
- If you are using any psychiatric medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders.
- If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, severe heart-related disorder or severe liver or kidney disorder.
Side effects
Common side effects of this drug are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Increased blood pressure
- Vomiting
- Irregular heartbeat
- Retention of Urine
- Rashes on the skin
- Reduced platelets and white blood cells
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have Diabetes or Raynaud's phenomenon, a disorder where the colour of the skin changes when exposed to hot and cold temperatures.
- You have an enlarged prostate gland and experience difficulty during urination.
- You have a tendency to retain urine.
- You have a tendency to develop fits, seizures, or tremors.
- You have any liver-related disorder or severe liver dysfunction.
- You are using any other medicine containing paracetamol.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine works by the combined action of its three components, namely Paracetamol, Phenylephrine and Levocetirizine.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine with psychiatric medicines like Isocarboxazid and Selegiline can increase blood pressure and other heart-related side effects such as palpitations.
- Medicines such as Debrisoquine, Guanethidine, Reserpine, and Methyldopa when used together with Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine, can increase the risk of heart-related side effects.
- Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine decreases the effect of other medicines like pseudoephedrine to treat cold.
- Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine reduces blood pressure-lowering effect of anti-hypertensives such as Acebutolol and Atenolol.
- Anti-coagulant effect of medicines like Warfarin is increased by Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine, and there can be a risk of bleeding.
- The effect of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine is increased when used along with medicines like Metoclopramide or Domperidone that are used to control vomiting.
- The effect of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine is decreased when used along with medicines like Cholestyramine that is used to control high cholesterol.
- The effects of medicine like Ergotamine used to treat migraine can be increased when used together with this medicine.
- Use of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine with Digoxin, a medicine used for heart disorders can increase the risk of heart disorders.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine can cause vomiting, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, increased blood pressure, and decrease in heartbeat. In case you have taken an excessive dose of this medicine, reach out to the nearest hospital or contact your doctor immediately.
Missed a Dose
If you have missed any dose of Levocetirizine+Paracetamol / Acetaminophen+Phenylephrine, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of this medicine to compensate for the missed one.
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