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Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Liver?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Heart?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is rarely harmful for the heart.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine
Taking Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine.
Yes, Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
No, Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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