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About Levostar-AM Tablet

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is a respiratory medication used to treat symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and respiratory tract infections, such as cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. COPD is a group of lung diseases that mainly include emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Allergic rhinitis is an inflammation of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals.

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE consists of two medicines: Levocetirizine (anti-histamine) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. It is used to treat relieve symptoms, such as watery eyes, runny nose, itchy eyes/nose, sneezing, and itching and swelling caused by chronic urticaria (hives). Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' that promotes the secretion of sputum/cough. It is also a 'mucolytic agent' that makes sputum less viscous and makes breathing easier.

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is available in the form of oral syrup, capsule, and tablet. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not stop taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE on your own until the doctor advised you to do so. Like every other medication, AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE also has common side effects like upset stomach, dryness in the mouth, headache, fatigue, and sleepiness. These side effects, if occurred, generally go away during the treatment. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, and diabetes before taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE should be cautiously used in children when advised by the doctor. Avoid alcohol while taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE, since it can worsen the side effects like dizziness and sleepiness.

Uses of Levostar-AM Tablet

Chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis and respiratory tract infections, and cough

Medicinal Benefits of Levostar-AM Tablet

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is a combination of respiratory medication used to treat symptoms associated with chronic bronchitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), allergic rhinitis, and respiratory tract infections, such as cough, sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes. It consists of Levocetirizine (anti-histamine) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent and an expectorant that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose.

Directions for Use

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is available in the form of oral syrup, capsule, and tablet. Capsule/Tablet: Use AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE as prescribed by your doctor. Take AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE with or without food and swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup: Take the syrup of AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE in a measuring device with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Keep the liquid bottle away from direct sunlight. Shake the bottle well before use. Take AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE regularly at a fixed time. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your disease. Do not stop taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE on your own until the doctor advised you to do so.

Side Effects of Levostar-AM Tablet

• Upset stomach
• Dryness in mouth
• Headache
• Fatigue
• Sleepiness

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have any heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, and urinary retention before taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE. Levocetirizine in AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is contraindicated in patients undergoing dialysis treatment and renal impairment. Ambroxol disrupts the gastro mucosal barrier; hence AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE should be cautiously administered in patients with a stomach ulcer.

It is advised to avoid Ambroxol during the first trimester of pregnancy to prevent any harmful effects on the foetus. Please consult your doctor before using AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive. Ambroxol can be excreted into breast milk. Let your doctor know before starting AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE if you are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol with AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive if you feel sleepy after taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

 AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (duloxetine), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), and antianxiety drug (alprazolam).

Drug-Disease Interaction:

AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE should be administered with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, and urinary retention.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

• It is advised to avoid consuming alcohol with AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness.

PREGNANCY

• There are limited studies on how AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE affects pregnancy. It is advised to avoid Ambroxol during the first trimester of pregnancy. However, please consult your doctor before using AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive.

BREAST FEEDING

• It is advised to use AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE with caution since Ambroxol in AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE can be excreted into the breast milk. Please consult your doctor before starting AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE if you are a breastfeeding mother.

DRIVING

• Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience sleepiness, dizziness, and shakiness while using AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE. This may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

LIVER

• AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE.

KIDNEY

• Levocetirizine in AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE is contraindicated in patients undergoing dialysis treatment. Please consult your doctor before taking AMBROXOL+LEVOCETIRIZINE in cases of renal impairment.