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
Dry cough
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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Storage
Side Effects of LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Numbness
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
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. If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interaction: LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may have interaction with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine, cetirizine), antidepressants (duloxetine), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).
Drug-Food Interaction: LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid consumption of alcohol with LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE as it may increase the risk of adverse effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, or difficulty in concentrating.
Drug-Disease Interaction: If you have glaucoma, urinary problems, enlarged prostate, phenylketonuria (a birth defect that causes accumulation of amino acid, phenylalanine in the body), cough with mucus or cough caused by asthma, smoking, chronic bronchitis or emphysema (a lung condition causing shortness of breath), inform your doctor before taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol with LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE.
Pregnancy
cautionThe safety of LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE in pregnant women is unknown. Therefore, it is given to pregnant women only if the doctor thinks the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionIt is unknown whether LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is excreted in human milk. LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is given to breastfeeding mothers only if the doctor thinks the benefits are greater than the risks.
Driving
cautionLEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE may cause dizziness or drowsiness in some people. Therefore, drive only if you are alert after taking LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE.
Liver
cautionTake LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Kidney
cautionTake LEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
Children
cautionLEVOCLOPERASTINE HYDROCHLORIDE+CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE is not recommended for children unless advised by a doctor.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods. Instead, replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary desserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.
- Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while coughing. It also helps loosen mucus.
- Avoid citrus fruits as they may worsen the cough. Eat fruits rich in water content, such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.
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.
