Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine

Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is used to treat common cold symptoms. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness.

Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, skin rash, and itching. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Common cold

Common cold
Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.

This medicine is safe and effective. Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Lecope-AD

• Vomiting
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness
• Constipation
• Diarrhea

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, phenylephrine and levocetirizine which relieve common cold symptoms. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

• Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.

• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.

• Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for e.g. anti-depressants.

• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.

• Along with taking Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine do the following simple tips at home to get relief:

  1. Steam inhalation.
  2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
  3. Apply vapor rubs on the chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
  4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
  5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcase, etc.

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