Levocetirizine+ambroxol
About
Levocetirizine+ambroxol is a respiratory medication used to treat symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and respiratory tract infections, such as cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. COPD is a group of lung diseases that mainly include emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals.
Levocetirizine+ambroxol consists of two medicines: Levocetirizine (anti-histamine) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. It is used to treat relieve symptoms, such as watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes/nose, sneezing, and itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives). Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' that promotes the secretion of sputum/cough. It is also a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes breathing easier.
Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not stop taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol on your own until the doctor advises you to do so. Like every other medication, Levocetirizine+ambroxol also has common side effects like upset stomach, dryness in the mouth, headache, fatigue, and sleepiness. These side effects, if occurred, generally go away during the treatment. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcers, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, and diabetes before taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol, since it can worsen the side effects like dizziness and sleepiness. Levocetirizine+ambroxol should be cautiously used in children when advised by the doctor.
Uses of Levocetirizine+ambroxol
Medicinal Benefits
Levocetirizine+ambroxol is a combination respiratory medication used to treat symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and respiratory tract infections, such as cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It consists of Levocetirizine (anti-histamine) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent and an expectorant that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Levocetirizine+ambroxol
- Upset stomach
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Sleepiness
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcers, prostate enlargement, and urinary retention before taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol. Ambroxol disrupts the gastro mucosal barrier; hence Levocetirizine+ambroxol should be cautiously administered in patients with a stomach ulcer. Please consult your doctor before using Levocetirizine+ambroxol if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol with Levocetirizine+ambroxol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy after taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levocetirizine+ambroxol may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (duloxetine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), and antianxiety drugs (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: Levocetirizine+ambroxol should be administered with caution in patients with heart, liver, and kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcers, prostate enlargement, and urinary retention.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeIt is advised to avoid consuming alcohol with Levocetirizine+ambroxol as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionThere are limited studies on how Levocetirizine+ambroxol affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor before using Levocetirizine+ambroxol, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.
Breast Feeding
cautionPlease consult your doctor before starting Levocetirizine+ambroxol if you are a breastfeeding mother.
Driving
cautionDo not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, and shakiness while using Levocetirizine+ambroxol. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.
Liver
cautionLevocetirizine+ambroxol should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment.
Kidney
cautionLevocetirizine in Levocetirizine+ambroxol is contraindicated in patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol in cases of renal impairment.
Children
cautionLevocetirizine+ambroxol is not recommended for children less than six years of age.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Take the medication as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Levocetirizine+ambroxol.
- Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust, and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
- Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking. Smoking may reduce the effectiveness of the medicine.
- Drink warm fluids while you take Levocetirizine+ambroxol to help loosen congestion and lubricate the throat.
- Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
- Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
- Avoid consumption of alcohol with Levocetirizine+ambroxol as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases that block airflow and make it difficult to breathe. Most common COPD are emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes).
Chronic Bronchitis: A lung disease associated with inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes, which carry air to and from the lungs.
Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals.
Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it.
FAQs
Levocetirizine+ambroxol consists of Levocetirizine and Ambroxol. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Collectively, Levocetirizine+ambroxol helps relieve respiratory disease associated symptoms like cough, runny nose, and sneezing.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levocetirizine+ambroxol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol, please consult your doctor.
Yes, Levocetirizine+ambroxol may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving if you feel drowsy after taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol.
Levocetirizine in Levocetirizine+ambroxol is contraindicated in patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking Levocetirizine+ambroxol in cases of renal impairment.
