Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine
About Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine belongs to a class of medications called ‘Cough and cold preparations’ used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and blocked nose. The common cold is a respiratory illness of the nose and throat caused by ‘rhinoviruses’. Allergies are immune system reactions to foreign bodies or allergens such as certain foods, chemicals, pet dander or pollen.
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine contains Levocetirizine, Paracetamol, and Pseudoephedrine. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever). It works by inhibiting prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in the nose and congestion, thereby helping you breathe more easily.
You should take this medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor. The common side-effects of Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine are drowsiness, tiredness, sinus pain, ear infection, cough, fever, nosebleed, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, dry mouth, and weight gain. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to take Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine if you are allergic to any contents of it. It should not be used in patients who are on dialysis, have end-stage kidney disease, or have taken monoamine oxidase (MAO) inhibitors (a type of antidepressant) in the past 14 days. It should be used with caution in children, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and elderly people. Alcohol may increase the risk of side-effects. Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive, or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy.
Uses of Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine
Medicinal Benefits
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine can be effectively used to treat the common cold and allergic symptoms such as the runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes. It helps to relieve congestion or blocked nose by loosening the mucus and decreasing the swelling of the blood vessels in the nose. This effect helps you breathe more easily. It can also reduce fever and body aches which are usually associated with cold.
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Side Effects of Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Sinus pain
- Ear infection
- Cough
- Fever
- Nosebleed
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Constipation
- Dry mouth
- Weight gain
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the virus, mainly known as ‘rhinoviruses’ affecting the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected by having 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or are exposed to allergens like pollutants, dust, etc. The common cold symptoms include sneezing, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pains, low fever, mild headache, feeling unwell, stuffy, or runny nose. In some cases, the discharge from the nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is not an indication of bacterial infection.
Allergies: It occurs when foreign elements that cause allergy (allergens) attack and invade our body, causing the release of histamines. This chemical messenger 'histamines' causes swelling, inflammation, redness, itchiness, itchy/watery nose, throat, and watery eyes. Allergies generally occur due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, dust, pollen hairs, seasonal allergies like hay fever, etc.
FAQs
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine contains Levocetirizine, Paracetamol, and Pseudoephedrine. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, or congestion. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever). It works by inhibiting prostaglandin's production (chemical messengers) that are responsible for pain and fever. Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in the nose and congestion, thereby helping you breathe more easily.
The common side-effects of Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine are drowsiness, tiredness, sinus pain, ear infection, cough, fever, nosebleed, vomiting, diarrhoea, constipation, dry mouth, and weight gain. These side-effects are usually mild and temporary. However, if any of these side-effects persist or get worse, inform your doctor immediately.
It is not recommended to stop Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine without consulting your doctor as abrupt stopping may cause recurrence of symptoms. So, complete the course of therapy as advised by the doctor and if you experience any difficulty while using this medicine, please consult your doctor.
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine may alter blood sugar levels. So, let your doctor know that you have diabetes before taking this medicine.
Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine may cause false-positive results when urine glucose tests are done. So, inform your doctor that you are taking Levocetirizine+paracetamol+pseudoephedrine before undergoing any laboratory tests.
