Description
Levocetirizine and Amobroxol Tablet is available with the branding “ALTRIZ-A” and is a drug for respiration, applied in treating signs related to chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and infections of the respiratory tract, e.g., sneezing, cough, watery eyes, and runny nose. COPD refers to a collection of diseases affecting the lungs and characterised mostly by emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (irritation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose due to an allergen, e.g., pollen, dust, mould, or animal skin flakes from some animals.
Levocetirizine and Amobroxol Tablet is a combination of two drugs: Levocetirizine (antihistamine) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) medication that decreases the action of histamine, a chemical compound that induces allergy symptoms such as a runny nose and skin rash. It is employed to cure and alleviate symptoms, including watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes/nose, sneezing, itching and swelling due to chronic urticaria (hives). Ambroxol is an ‘expectorant’ that encourages the production of sputum/cough. It is also a ‘mucolytic agent’ that thins sputum and facilitates easier breathing.
Medical Benefits
- This drug is an association respiratory preparation applied in treating symptoms of chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and infections of the respiratory tract, for example, sneezing, cough, running nose, and watery eyes.
- It contains Levocetirizine (an antihistamine) and Ambroxol (a mucolytic).
- Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) medication, which decreases the actions of histamine, a chemical that creates allergies such as runny nose and skin rashes.
- Ambroxol is an expectorant and a mucolytic drug that is effective by weakening and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose.
Directions For Usе
- Take the medication with food to avoid stomach upset, or as prescribed by the physician.
- Take thе Levocetirizine and Amobroxol Tablet with аn еntиrе gлass оf watеr.
- Dо nоt brеаk, crush, or chеw thе tablet.
Storagе
- Sеparation from light wіll mееt fоr Sеt apаrt thе tablеts at rоom tеmреraturе. Kееp thеm аwау frоm еxcеssivе hеat, moisturе, and light.
- Fоllоw thе storagе instructions represented оn thе mеdication’s packaging.
- Mаkе shurе thе mеdication іѕ kеpt оut оf rеаch оf childrеn аnd pеts.
- Chеck thе spеcific storagе guidеlinеs providеd with thе prеscription or as dirеctеd by thе pharmacist.
Precautions
- It can interact with anti-allergic medication (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (duloxetine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), and antianxiety medications (alprazolam).
- Limit the use of alcohol as it may enhance the side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, and impairment of concentration.
- Levocetirizine+ambroxol needs to be given cautiously in cases of heart, liver, and kidney diseases, gastrointestinal diseases, stomach ulcers, prostate hyperplasia, and urinary retention.
- Consult your physician before initiating Levocetirizine+ambroxol if you are a lactating mother.
- Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, or shakiness while using it. This may affect your ability to drive.
- It should not be taken in patients being treated with dialysis. Refer to your doctor prior to intake in the case of renal impairment.
- Levocetirizine and Amobroxol Tablet is contraindicated in children under 6 years of age.
Side Effects
- Sleepiness
- Upset stomach
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Dryness in mouth
Frеquеntly Askеd Quеstions (FAQs)
Can I use this tablet if I have a cold and a blocked nose?
Yes, it will relieve sneezing, a runny nose, and mucus. But it may not unblock the nose.
Can I use this tablet for allergies (such as dust or pollen)?
Yes, it’s effective for allergy symptoms such as itchy nose, watery eyes, and sneezing, particularly due to the Levocetirizine in it.
Can individuals with diabetes use this tablet?
Yes, but some have sugar. So diabetic patients must consult their doctor or pharmacist beforehand.
Is this tablet safe to use for heart patients?
It is normally safe, but heart patients must consult with their doctor before taking it.
Can I use this tablet if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
Only if the doctor advises it’s safe. The doctor will determine if the advantages outweigh the potential risks.
Can I discontinue taking this medicine after I get better?
No, don’t stop the medicine by yourself. Continue to take it for as long as your doctor has instructed you, or symptoms may return. If you experience any difficulties when taking it, speak with your doctor.
