Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate
About
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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 Maleate is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine (cough suppressant) and Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine). 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. Chlorpheniramine maleate belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. Together, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate provides relief from dry cough.
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate can be taken with/without food or as advised by your doctor. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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 Maleate 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 Maleate 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 Maleate. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or impaired thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate. Avoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Uses of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate
Medicinal Benefits
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine maleate. 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 maleate 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. Together, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate provides relief from cough.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate
- Constipation
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Dizziness
- Urinary retention
- Sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
- Headache
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
If you are allergic to Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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 Maleate. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. 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 (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), cough suppressants (dextromethorphan), antidepressants (duloxetine, sertraline), narcotic analgesics (hydrocodone) and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interactions: Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, impairment in thinking or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interactions: 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 (tumour in the adrenal glands), kidney, liver, heart or urinary problems, inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate as it may increase the adverse effects. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may be excreted in breast milk and cause harm to the baby. Therefore, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate should not be used in breastfeeding mothers without a doctor’s advice.
Driving
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may cause dizziness, drowsiness, blurred vision or impaired thinking in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Liver
cautionTake Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionLevodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. Please consult a doctor before using Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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. 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 a dry throat while you have a cough. It also helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they 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 Maleate before undergoing any medical tests or surgery.
- Drink plenty of fluids while taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate to loosen mucus and protect yourself from being dehydrated or overheated during exercise and in hot weather as Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate contains chlorpheniramine maleate that decreases sweating and increases the risk of heatstroke.
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-coloured, 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 Maleate contains Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine maleate. Levodropropizine works by decreasing the activity of the cough centre in the brain. Thus, decreases the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate 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 Maleate as it may increase drowsiness. However, please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Yes, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate may cause dry mouth as a temporary side effect in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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 Maleate may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, 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 Maleate if you have asthma, glaucoma, enlarged prostate, urinary problems, blockage in the stomach or intestines. However, if you have any of these conditions, please inform your doctor before taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate.
Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate is not recommended for children below 2 years of age. However, Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate should be used with caution in children above 2 years if prescribed by a doctor as misuse of Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate in children may lead to serious adverse effects.
You are recommended to take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate 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 Maleate, please consult your doctor.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levodropropizine+chlorpheniramine Maleate, please consult your doctor.
