Levocetirizine+ambroxol
About Levocetirizine+ambroxol
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
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.
