Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine
About
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine belongs to a class of medication called ‘cough and cold preparations’ primarily used to treat dry cough. Coughing (dry or productive) is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. There are two types of coughs, namely: Dry cough and chesty cough. A dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce any vicious or thick mucus, while a chesty cough (wet cough) means mucous or sputum is produced to help clear your airways.
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) and Chlorpheniramine (antihistamine). Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine based on your medical condition. Some people may experience dry mouth, drowsiness, vomiting, blurred vision, constipation, dizziness, or tiredness. Most of these side effects of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Uses of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine
Medicinal Benefits
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
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Side Effects of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Urinary retention
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Blurred or double vision
- Skin Rash
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine contains chlorpheniramine that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke. If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone) and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interaction: Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have high blood pressure, fits, glaucoma, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), chronic bronchitis, asthma, cough with mucus, cough caused by smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), blockage in stomach or intestines, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), enlarged prostate, pheochromocytoma (tumor in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks benefits outweigh risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without doctor’s advice.
Driving
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or impair thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Liver
cautionTake Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, please consult a doctor before using Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine in children.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have a cough and loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
Special Advise
You are recommended to inform your doctor that you are taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Cough: Coughing is a body’s way of clearing irritants (like allergens, mucus, or smoke) from airways and preventing infection. Coughs may be dry or productive. A productive cough (wet cough) brings up sputum (phlegm, mucus, and other matter) from the lungs. Cough is commonly caused as a response to allergy or viral infection but coughing up mucus is possibly an indication of infection in the respiratory tract. If you are coughing thick, solid white mucus, it indicates you may have a bacterial infection in the airways. If the mucus is clear or light-colored, it indicates you may have allergies or a minor infection in the respiratory tract, and yellow or green mucus indicates a respiratory infection.
FAQs
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine contains Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine. Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that works by decreasing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. Thus, decreases the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Yes, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine to experience this side effect. However, to avoid such side effects, drink plenty of water, regularly rinse your mouth, practice good oral hygiene. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine contains Chlorpheniramine, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
You are recommended to avoid taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine if you have asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, blockage in stomach or intestines. However, if you have any of these conditions, please inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine.
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine should be used with caution in children above 2 years if prescribed by a doctor as misuse of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine in children may lead to serious adverse effects.
You are recommended to take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms persist or worsen with rash, fever or persistent headache after 1 week of using Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine, please consult your doctor.
