Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Benefits & Uses

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Allergy
Blocked Nose

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (5 mg) Phenylephrine (20 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (2.5 mg) Phenylephrine (10 mg)/Tablet, dose for 6 - 11 years old children
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (5 mg) Phenylephrine (20 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Levocetirizine (5 mg) Phenylephrine (20 mg)/Tablet

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is used -

Severe

Angioedema
Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Anaphylactic reaction
Visual Disturbance
Increased Heart Rate

Moderate

Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Increased blood pressure
Blurred vision

Mild

Drowsiness
Diarrhoea
Nasal congestion
Cough
Fatigue
Pharyngitis
Agitation
Infection
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Restlessness
Tremor

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Related Warnings

Is the use of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine safe for pregnant women?

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine safe during breastfeeding?

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Kidneys?

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Liver?

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine with Other Drugs

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Aprepitant

Fosaprepitant

Severe

Doxepin

Selegiline

Amitriptyline

Amoxapine

Moderate

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Bladder Infection
Bladder Cancer
Angina
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Hyperthyroidism
Diabetes
Glaucoma
Thyroid problems

Frequently asked Questions about Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine

Is this Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine has not been reported.

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine

Taking Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine

Question about 5 years ago

Is Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine safe?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine a decongestant?

Dr. , General Physician

No, Levocetirizine + Phenylephrine is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.