Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Levocet D Tablet is an anti-allergic medicine, used to provide relief from various allergic conditions such as a runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, fever, rash, sinus, common cold. Levocet D Tablet
contains levocetirizine and phenylephrine as its active ingredients. This medicine acts by inhibiting the release of a chemical substance, histamine is known to cause allergic condition and also constrict the blood vessels within the nose. Do not take this medicine with other nasal decongestant and with medicine for high blood pressure, mental illness and heart problems. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor for the exact prescribed duration. Sometimes this medicine can cause drowsiness, sleepiness, a dry mouth. However, these side effects get resolved on their own.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹55.94 |
You Save | ₹0.56 (1% on MRP) |
Contains | Phenylephrine(10.0 Mg) + Levocetirizine(5.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic condition |
Side effects | Drowsiness, dry mouth, abdominal pain, nausea |
Therapy | COUGH COLD PREPARATION |
Uses of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to phenylephrine, levocetirizine or any other ingredients of Levocet D Tablet.
- If you have severe kidney failure (kidneys not able to work properly).
- If you are taking medicines or took monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) within the last 14 days.
- If you have high blood pressure, hyperthyroidism or an enlarged prostate gland.
Side effects of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Sleepiness
- Weakness
- A dry mouth
- Fever
- Abdominal pain
- Increased blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomiting
Precautions and Warnings of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart problems or aneurysms (weakness and bulging of the wall of the artery).
- You have high blood pressure.
- You have diabetes mellitus or any of its complications.
- You have glaucoma (increased pressure in the eyes).
- You have inflammation of the liver (hepatitis) or pancreas (pancreatitis).
- You have liver disease.
Mode of Action of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Histamine is one of the main chemicals which gets released in the body and produces allergic symptoms. Levocetirizine blocks the effect of histamine and improves the symptoms related to allergy, like sneezing, redness and watering from the eyes. ...
- Phenylephrine being a decongestant medicine constricts the blood vessels of the nose and throat and helps in relieving redness, throat pain and stuffiness.
- A combination of these medicine controls the symptoms related to allergic rhinitis.
Directions for Use of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Concomitant use of Levocet D Tablet and MAO inhibitors such as selegiline, rasagiline used for mental illness can cause a life-threatening condition that can occur rapidly, thus should be avoided.
- Other sympathomimetic or decongestant medicines should not be used together with this medicine, as they increase the chances of heart-related side effects.
- The use of digoxin and other medicines used in heart problems increases the risk of irregular heartbeats and heart attack when used together with Levocet D Tablet.
- Concomitant use of Levocet D Tablet and ergot alkaloids used in migraine, increases the chances of sudden increases in blood pressure. Hence, they should be avoided.
- Some medicines can affect the way Levocet D Tablet works or Levocet D Tablet itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
Storage and disposal of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store it at below 30°C in a cool and dry place.
- Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not use this medicine after its expiry date.
- Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Dosage of Levocet D Plus Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Mansi Savla
B. Pharm, PharmD
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can Levocet D Tablet be taken continuously?
Q: Can we use Levocet D Tablet in elder individuals?
Q: Can Levocet D Tablet make you sleepy?
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