Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol
About Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol
Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol is a cough and cold medication primarily used to treat the allergies and common cold symptoms like sneezing, runny/stuffy nose, watery eyes, and itchy nose/throat. The common cold is a respiratory illness affecting the nose and throat, mostly caused by viruses known as 'rhinovirus'. This virus attacks the body through the mouth, nose, or eyes and spreads easily through droplets in the air when a person who is sick sneezes, coughs, or talks.
Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol is composed of three medicines, namely Levocetirizine (antihistamine/antiallergic), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Levocetirizine 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 relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nasal passage, thereby reducing a stuffy nose. Paracetamol is a mild analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever.
Take Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol with or without food as prescribed by your doctor. Do not crush, chew, or break it. If Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol is in syrup form, measure it with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol based on your medical condition. Some people may experience drowsiness, headache, tiredness, stomach upset, restlessness, and dry mouth. Most of these side effects of Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol 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 known to be allergic to Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol. It should be used with caution in children only if prescribed by a doctor. If you have high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems, coronary artery disease (heart problems), or receiving any monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAO) therapy to treat depression like Isocarboxazid, Phenelzine, Selegiline, Tranylcypromine etc., inform your doctor before taking Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol. Do not drink alcohol with Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol as it may potentiate the dizziness property of Cetrizine. Hence, it is advisable not to drive or operate heavy machinery or do hazardous work, which requires mental alertness. Taking more than 4 gm per day of paracetamol can damage your liver severely, so if have liver problems, please contact your doctor.
Uses of Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol
Medicinal Benefits
Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol is primarily used to treat common cold symptoms and reduces symptoms of allergies. It is composed of three medicines, namely Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Levocetirizine 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 relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever.
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Side Effects of Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Tiredness
- Stomach upset
- Restlessness
- Dry mouth
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than 6 years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected to have 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 dust, pollutants, etc. Symptoms of a common cold might include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever, feeling unwell (malaise). In some cases, the discharge from your nose may become thicker and yellow or green, which is not an indication of a bacterial infection.
Allergies: This occur when your body is attacked or invaded by allergy causing agents known as 'allergens'. These allergens cause our body to release a chemical messenger called as 'histamine which causes inflammation, redness, itchiness, stuffy nose, watery eyes, etc. Allergies can caused due to chemicals, air pollution, pet danders, pollens of plant, seasonal allergies like hay fever.
FAQs
Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol is composed of three medicines, namely Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Phenylephrine (decongestant), and Paracetamol (analgesic and antipyretic). Levocetirizine 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 provide relief from allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Phenylephrine helps in shrinking the blood vessels in the nostrils and the passage and reducing stuffy nose. Paracetamol is an analgesic (relieves pain) and antipyretic (reduces fever) that works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the brain known as 'prostaglandins' responsible for pain and fever.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol, please consult your doctor.
No, you should not take Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol along with high blood pressure (hypertension) medication, leading to a further rise in blood pressure. Please inform your doctor if you have high blood pressure before starting Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol.
Yes, Cetirizine present in Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol may cause drowsiness. It is not necessary for everyone taking Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol to experience this side effect. Therefore, avoid driving and drinking alcohol if you feel drowsy after taking Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol.
No, you are not recommended to consume alcohol with Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol as it may increase drowsiness, dizziness, and lack of concentration.
No, you are not recommended to take Levocetirizine+phenylephrine+paracetamol with warfarin as co-administration of these two medicines may increase bleeding risk more easily. However, if you notice blood in urine or stools, dizziness, unusual bleeding or bruising, vomiting, weakness, or headache, please consult a doctor immediately. If you are supposed to use these medicines together, you are advised to contact your doctor so that the dose may be adjusted appropriately to use safely.
