Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine

Expert Advice

Dosage Forms Available

• Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine is available for use via the oral route in the form of tablets and capsules.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is primarily intended for adults. It can be given to children aged 12 years and above.

Contraindications

• Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine is contraindicated in patients with known allergies to any active ingredient.

• Patients with severe kidney or liver impairment, narrow-angle glaucoma, urinary retention, severe hypertension or coronary artery disease should not use it.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (such as phenelzine and selegiline), beta-blockers (such as atenolol and propranolol), antihypertensives (like lisinopril and amlodipine), tricyclic antidepressants (including amitriptyline and nortriptyline), digitalis glycosides (such as digoxin), diuretics (like furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide), anticholinergics (including atropine, scopolamine) and other decongestants or antihistamines (like phenylephrine, diphenhydramine).

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdosing on Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine may result in severe drowsiness, dizziness, dry mouth, nausea, and vomiting. Seek immediate medical attention if an overdose is suspected.

• If a dose is missed, it should be taken as soon as it is remembered. However, if it is near the time of the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped, and the regular dosing schedule should be resumed. A double dose should not be taken to compensate for a missed one.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, please consult your doctor if you experience severe side effects or worsening symptoms.

• To manage mild side effects like dry mouth, drink plenty of water or chew sugarless gum

• If dizziness is experienced, avoid sudden changes in posture and rest until you feel better.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. You should avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you experience these side effects.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• It is advised to consult your doctor before using Ambroxol + Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine during pregnancy and lactation.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with kidney or liver disease, glaucoma, thyroid disorders, diabetes, seizure disorders, and a history of heart disease and high blood pressure need to exercise caution while taking this medicine.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet of fruits, vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains to support your immune system.

• Regular physical activity can help maintain a healthy respiratory system.

• Avoid allergens (like dust mites or pollen) that can trigger symptoms of allergic rhinitis.

• Practice good hygiene, like regular hand washing, to avoid catching a cold.

• Avoid smoking, as it can worsen symptoms of upper respiratory conditions.

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