Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine
About Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is used to treat common cold symptoms. It may also be used to treat allergic symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. The common cold is a viral infection affecting the upper respiratory tract, primarily triggered by rhinoviruses. The symptoms include nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and mild fatigue.
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is a combination of three drugs: Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Nimesulide (NSAID), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Levocetirizine relieves allergy symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing. Nimesulide blocks chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation. Phenylephrine reduces nasal congestion. Together, Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine helps treat cold and allergy symptoms.
You are advised to take Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you based on your medical condition. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine may cause side effects like dryness in your mouth, diarrhoea, sleepiness, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Do not take Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine may cause drowsiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are fully alert. Keep the doctor informed about your medical conditions and medications to prevent any interactions.
Uses of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is used to treat common cold and allergy symptoms. The detailed uses of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine are as follows:<br/> • Common cold relief: Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine relieves symptoms such as congestion, runny nose, and nasal stuffiness, allowing for improved breathing and recovery from the common cold.<br/> • Allergy symptom relief: Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine eases allergy symptoms such as sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and nasal discharge, leading to improved comfort and quality of life.<br/>
Medicinal Benefits
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is a combination medication used to treat common cold symptoms. It may also be used to treat allergic symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine contains Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Nimesulide (NSAID), and Phenylephrine (decongestant). Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine and relieving allergy symptoms like a runny nose and sneezing. Nimesulide works by blocking chemical messengers responsible for pain. Phenylephrine reduces nasal congestion by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in nasal passages. Together, Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine helps treat cold and allergy symptoms.
Directions for Use
- Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine can be taken with food or as advised by your doctor.
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safe and effective use.
- Swallow Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not break, crush or chew it.
Storage
Side Effects of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Fatigue
Drug Warnings
Do not take Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Inform the doctor if you have fits, high blood pressure, diabetes, Raynaud’s disease (a problem that causes cold feet and hands), overactive thyroid, glaucoma, kidney, liver, or prostate problems, difficulty emptying the bladder, phenylketonuria (a congenital disability that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), heart or circulatory problems. Avoid using Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine if you have taken medicines such as linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, rasagiline, isocarboxazid, tranylcypromine, and methylene blue injection in the past 14 days. Consult the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is not recommended for children below 12 years of age. Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine may cause drowsiness or sleepiness, so do not drive or operate heavy machinery unless you are fully alert.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: Inform the doctor if you are taking heart-related medicines (digoxin), anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (duloxetine), opioid pain relievers (hydrocodone), central nervous system stimulants (amphetamine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), stimulant (methylphenidate), HIV/AIDS drugs (ritonavir), bronchodilator (theophylline), anticoagulants (aspirin), or immunosuppressants (methotrexate, cyclosporine).
Drug-Food Interaction: No interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have fits, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, overactive thyroid, kidney, liver or prostate problems, Raynaud’s disease (a problem which causes cold feet and hands), bleeding disorders, difficulty in emptying the bladder, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), heart or circulatory problems, inform your doctor before taking Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
consult your doctorIt is unknown whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine during pregnancy is unknown. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is not known if Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine passes into breast milk. Please consult the doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionLevocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine may cause sleepiness or tiredness. Therefore, drive only if you are fully alert after taking Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine.
Liver
consult your doctorThere is limited information available on the use of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
cautionLevocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required. Patients with severe kidney function impairment should avoid taking Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine.
Children
unsafeLevocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is not recommended for children below 12 years. Please consult the doctor if you have any concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Staying hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids or water.
- Inhale steam from a steam humidifier to help ease congestion.
- Drink herbal tea or warm soups to help loosen mucus.
- To boost immunity and reduce illness risk, practice stress-reducing activities like meditation, deep breathing, exercise, and progressive muscle relaxation.
- Add ginger to your foods or tea as it contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help relax membranes in the airways and reduce irritation and swelling in the nasal passages.
- Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Common cold: The common cold is a viral infection affecting the upper respiratory tract, primarily triggered by rhinoviruses. The symptoms include nasal congestion, sore throat, cough, and mild fatigue. It spreads through respiratory droplets released during coughing or sneezing.
FAQs
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine contains Levocetirizine (antihistamine), Nimesulide (NSAID), and Phenylephrine (decongestant) used to treat common cold symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, congestion, stuffy nose, or watery eyes.
Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine contains Levocetirizine, Nimesulide, and Phenylephrine. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine and relieving allergy symptoms. Nimesulide works by blocking chemical messengers responsible for pain. Phenylephrine reduces nasal congestion by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in nasal passages. Together, Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine helps treat cold and allergy symptoms.
You are recommended to take Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, you are advised not to take Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine for more than 10 days unless prescribed by the doctor. Regular liver function tests are advised if the medication is prescribed for more than 10 days.
No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine is not effective; instead, it may increase the risk of side effects. So, always follow the prescribed dosage to ensure safe and effective treatment.
The side effects of Levocetirizine+nimesulide+phenylephrine include dryness in the mouth, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue. Consult the doctor if any of these side effects persist or worsen.
