1 AL PLUS SUSCAP

Overview

1 AL PLUS SUSCAP is a Schedule H drug.

1 AL PLUS SUSCAP is composed of: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (120 MG), LEVOCETIRIZINE (5 MG)

Pseudoephedrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels in the nasal passages. Dilated blood vessels can cause nasal congestion (stuffy nose). Pseudoephedrine is used to treat nasal and sinus congestion, or congestion of the tubes that drain fluid from your inner ears, called the eustachian (yoo-STAY-shun) tubes.


Levocetirizine is an antihistamine that reduces the effects of natural chemical histamine in the body. Histamine can produce symptoms such as a runny nose or hives.It blocks histamine action, which reduces allergy symptoms.

Usage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE can address symptoms like: Nasal Congestion

LEVOCETIRIZINE is generally used to treat: Allergy, Pediatric Urticaria, Urticaria
LEVOCETIRIZINE can address symptoms like: Eyes Watery Eyes, Runny Nose, Sneezing, Body Itching, Eyes Itching, Nose Itching

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6month

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions for 1 AL PLUS SUSCAP and its Constituents


Caution should be exercised in patients with history of high blood pressure, increased eye pressure, sugar, difficulty in urinating, thyroid or heart disease, intestinal blockage, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication. Do not take appetite control medicines while taking this medication.
  • You should not use levocetirizine if you are allergic to levocetirizine or cetirizine.
  • You should not take levocetirizine if you have end-stage kidney disease or if you are on dialysis. Any child younger than 12 years old with kidney disease should not take levocetirizine.
  • Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
  • Use the medicine exactly as directed.
  • Do not give a child more than the prescribed dose of this medicine.
  • Levocetirizine is usually taken in the evening, with or without food.
  • Measure liquid medicine carefully. Use the dosing syringe provided, or use a medicine dose-measuring device (not a kitchen spoon).
  • Do not take two doses at one time.
  • Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how levocetirizine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired.
  • Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
  • Liquid products may contain sugar and/or aspartame. Caution is advised if you have diabetes, phenylketonuria, or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about using this medication safely.

Symptoms of Overdosage

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE over-dosage can result in: Slow Or Irregular Breathing, Hallucinations, Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)
LEVOCETIRIZINE over-dosage can result in: Drowsiness, Mood Swings, Restless Or Irritability, Agitation

Common Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Nausea, Vomit, Difficulty Sleeping, Dizziness, Head Headache, Nervousness
LEVOCETIRIZINE : Diarrhoea, Urinary Retention, Nosebleeds, Drowsiness, Fatigue (tiredness), Fever, Vomit, Dry Mouth, Weight Gain, Constipation, Head Headache, Throat Soreness, Runny Nose, Body Pain, Ears Pain, Nasal Congestion, Hoarse Voice, Loss Of Voice, Ears Swelling, Neck Enlarged Or Swollen Glands

Serious Side-Effects

LEVOCETIRIZINE : Difficulty Urinating, Cough

Rare Side-Effects

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body Itching
LEVOCETIRIZINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty Breathing

Disease Interactions

LEVOCETIRIZINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Urinary Retention

Technical Classification

PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
LEVOCETIRIZINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS

Available Alternatives for 1 AL PLUS SUSCAP

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

1 AL PLUS 5MG/120MG CAPINR 31.2 for 10 CAPSULESPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
1 AL PLUS SUSCAPINR 31.2 for 10 CAPSULESPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG
CIZ LE D 5MG/120MG TABINR 40.1 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
CZ L 5MG/120MG CAPINR 39.95 for 10 CAPSULESPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
FITIN CF 5MG/120MG TABINR 35 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
HATRIC 2 CAPINR 12.06 for 10 CAPSULESPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
LICIT D TABINR 47 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
RIZI D 5MG/120MG TABINR 31.06 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG

What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?

ALDINE D 30MG/60MG/5MG TABINR 33.65 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ALERFRI SF 650MG/60MG/2.5MG TABINR 49.5 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
ALZENE AD TABINR 36 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE
CETIZ COLD SYPINR 46 for 60 ML SYRUPPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE
CEZAREST D TABINR 16.51 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
ELZIN PLUS 2.5MG/30MG/60MG TABINR 29 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
FLORAMIN AP 30MG/60MG/5MG TABINR 33.75 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
KITLUS PLUS TABINR 39.4 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
KITLUS TABINR 29.93 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
L ALERID D TABINR 38.88 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 180.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
LECOPE AD 5MG/60MG/5MG TABINR 48.4 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5.0 MG
LECOPE-AD FC-TABINR 29.5 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL 60 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG
LESTAR TABINR 42.5 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 10.0 MG, AMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE
LEVORID D TABINR 55.5 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE 180 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG
LEZO DP TABINR 37.99 for 10 TABLETSLEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
PRIMECET PLUS TABINR 31.93 for 10 TABLETSPSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE
RITHMAX TABINR 29 for 10 TABLETSLEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SERKOF SYPINR 40.41 for 110 ML SYRUPLEVOCETIRIZINE , AMBROXOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE
SINACT TABINR 39 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 325 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60 MG, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 30 MG, CAFFEINE 15 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
SINCARE 500MG/60MG/2.5MG TABINR 36.55 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
STARCET COLD TABINR 42.42 for 10 TABLETSPARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG
WICET PLUS 30MG/30MG/5MG TABINR 30.21 for 10 TABLETSAMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG
ZECORYL SYRINR 32 for 60 ML SYRUPPARACETAMOL 125 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5 GM, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2 MG