Levocloperastine
About Levocloperastine
This drug is used for the treatment and prevention of non-productive cough (dry cough). The dosage for this drug needs to be prescribed by your supervising physician.
The dosage can be based on your age, medical history and current condition. If the allergic reactions persist or become severe over time contact your health care provider as soon as possible. On using this drug you may experience side effects such as
- Headache
- Heart palpitation
- Faintness
- Nausea
- Drowsiness
- Dizziness
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the uses of Levocloperastine
Dry Cough
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the contraindications of Levocloperastine ?
Hypersensitivity
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the side effects of Levocloperastine ?
Fainting
Hydrodipsomania (Periodic Episodes Of Uncontrollable Thirst)
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
Key highlights of Levocloperastine
Is It safe with alcohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any pregnancy warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Are there any breast-feeding warnings?
Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect kidney function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Does this affect liver function?
There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the dosage instructions?
Are there any missed dose instructions?
If you miss a dose of Levocloperastine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Are there any overdose instructions?
In case of overdose, consult your doctor.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
Medicines containing Levocloperastine
Below is the list of medicines, which contains Levocloperastine as ingredient
- Tuscure 20Mg Tablet
Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
- Ultituss 20Mg Suspension
Alkem Laboratories Ltd
- Zyrcold D 35.4Mg Suspension
Dr Reddy s Laboratories Ltd
- Zerotuss Sf 20Mg Suspension
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Altime D 20Mg Suspension
S H Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Tuscure 20Mg Suspension
Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
- Lupituss Cpm Syrup
Lupin Ltd
- Phensedyl Lr Suspension
Abbott India Ltd
- Zerotuss 20Mg/5Ml Syrup
Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
How does this medication work?
This medicine is used for treating chronic and acute respiratory problems. It is defined as an antitussive agent that works centrally bulbar cough centre as well as peripherally on the cough receptors in the tracheobronchial tree.
Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Pulmonologist before using this medicine.
What are the interactions of Levocloperastine ?
Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.
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Interaction with Medicine
References
Levocloperastiner-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:
https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levocloperastine
Levocloperastine-PubMed Online [Internet].pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=levocloperastine
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