Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for LEVORID D TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for LEVORID D TAB
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Overview
LEVORID D TAB is a Schedule H drug.LEVORID D TAB is composed of: PSEUDOEPHEDRINE (180 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 CongestionLEVOCETIRIZINE 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 LEVORID D TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
- 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, NervousnessLEVOCETIRIZINE : 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, CoughRare Side-Effects
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE : Skin Rash, Irregular Heartbeat, Mood Swings, Anxiety, Difficulty Urinating, Difficulty Breathing, Body ItchingLEVOCETIRIZINE : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Difficulty Breathing
Disease Interactions
LEVOCETIRIZINE can interfere with: Acute Renal Failure, Urinary RetentionTechnical Classification
PSEUDOEPHEDRINE is categorized as: DECONGESTANTS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSLEVOCETIRIZINE is categorized as: ANTIHISTAMINES / RESPIRATORY AGENTS
Available Alternatives for LEVORID D TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
L ALERID D TAB | INR 38.88 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 180.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
LEVORID D TAB | INR 55.5 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 180 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
1 AL PLUS 5MG/120MG CAP | INR 31.2 for 10 CAPSULES | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
1 AL PLUS SUSCAP | INR 31.2 for 10 CAPSULES | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG |
ALDINE D 30MG/60MG/5MG TAB | INR 33.65 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ALERFRI SF 650MG/60MG/2.5MG TAB | INR 49.5 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 650.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
ALZENE AD TAB | INR 36 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
CETIZ COLD SYP | INR 46 for 60 ML SYRUP | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
CEZAREST D TAB | INR 16.51 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
CIZ LE D 5MG/120MG TAB | INR 40.1 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
CZ L 5MG/120MG CAP | INR 39.95 for 10 CAPSULES | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ELZIN PLUS 2.5MG/30MG/60MG TAB | INR 29 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
FITIN CF 5MG/120MG TAB | INR 35 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
FLORAMIN AP 30MG/60MG/5MG TAB | INR 33.75 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
HATRIC 2 CAP | INR 12.06 for 10 CAPSULES | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
KITLUS PLUS TAB | INR 39.4 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
KITLUS TAB | INR 29.93 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
LECOPE AD 5MG/60MG/5MG TAB | INR 48.4 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5.0 MG |
LECOPE-AD FC-TAB | INR 29.5 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 60 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5 MG |
LESTAR TAB | INR 42.5 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 10.0 MG, AMBROXOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
LEZO DP TAB | INR 37.99 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
LICIT D TAB | INR 47 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
PRIMECET PLUS TAB | INR 31.93 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE , PARACETAMOL , LEVOCETIRIZINE |
RITHMAX TAB | INR 29 for 10 TABLETS | LEVOCETIRIZINE , PARACETAMOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
RIZI D 5MG/120MG TAB | INR 31.06 for 10 TABLETS | PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 120.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
SERKOF SYP | INR 40.41 for 110 ML SYRUP | LEVOCETIRIZINE , AMBROXOL , PSEUDOEPHEDRINE |
SINACT TAB | INR 39 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 325 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60 MG, AMBROXOL HYDROCHLORIDE 30 MG, CAFFEINE 15 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
SINCARE 500MG/60MG/2.5MG TAB | INR 36.55 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
STARCET COLD TAB | INR 42.42 for 10 TABLETS | PARACETAMOL 500.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 60.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2.5 MG |
WICET PLUS 30MG/30MG/5MG TAB | INR 30.21 for 10 TABLETS | AMBROXOL 30.0 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 30.0 MG, LEVOCETIRIZINE 5.0 MG |
ZECORYL SYR | INR 32 for 60 ML SYRUP | PARACETAMOL 125 MG, PSEUDOEPHEDRINE 5 GM, LEVOCETIRIZINE 2 MG |