Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine is a combination medicine used in the treatment of dry cough. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine 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 healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, and fatigue. 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. This medicine may 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 worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

• Dry cough

Dry cough
Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine is used for temporary relief of dry cough or cough without mucus that is caused by cold, flu, allergies or throat irritants. It works by decreasing the feeling of needing to cough. It will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. This medicine should not usually be used for an ongoing cough from smoking or long- term breathing problems. Take it as prescribed by the doctor for maximum benefits.

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 Resipax

• Upset stomach
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness

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. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which reduces cough associated with allergies by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger, histamine. Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide is a cough suppressant that relieves cough by reducing the activity of cough centre in the brain.

• Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide + Levocetirizine is prescribed to get relief from a dry cough.
• Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
• Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
• Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
• Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement and have cough for more than 7 days.

Joshi S, Bhatia C, Bal CS, et al. Quantization of Dextromethorphan and Levocetirizine in Combined Dosage form Using a Novel Validated RP-HPLC Method. Indian J Pharm Sci. 2012;74(1):83-86. [Accessed 17 Feb. 2020] (online) Available from: