LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
About LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is a combination medication 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. Dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce vicious or thick mucus.
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is a combination of two drugs, namely: Levocloperastine hydrochloride (cough suppressant) and Chlorpheniramine maleate (antihistamine). Levocloperastine hydrochloride works by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Take LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you need to take LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience headache, dizziness, numbness, drowsiness, or nausea. Most of these side effects of LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+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 LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+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 LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE. LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor. Drink plenty of fluids while taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE to loosen mucus. LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may cause drowsiness, so drive only if you are alert. Avoid alcohol consumption as it may lead to increased dizziness.
Uses of LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
Medicinal Benefits
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE contains Levocloperastine hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine maleate used to treat dry cough. Levocloperastine hydrochloride is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that blocks 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 LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Numbness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
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. Dry cough is tickly and doesn't produce vicious or thick mucus. 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
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE contains Levocloperastine hydrochloride and Chlorpheniramine maleate. Levocloperastine hydrochloride is a cough suppressant that blocks the transmission of nerve signals from the cough centre in the brain to the muscles that produce cough. Thus, decreasing the need to cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate is an antihistamine (anti-allergic drug) that blocks 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.
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may be used to provide relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, throat irritation or watery eyes. LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE contains Chlorpheniramine maleate, an anti-allergic drug that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions.
LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may cause headache as a temporary side effect. However, if the condition persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
You are recommended to take LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+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 LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, please consult your doctor.
You are not recommended to stop taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE, please consult your doctor.
