Levocloperastine
Description
Levocloperastine is a cough suspension that contains levocloperastine. It is used for the treatment of a dry cough. The medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 2 years of age. It dissolves the thick mucus formed in the air passages making it easier for you to cough it out. It suppresses the cough by blocking the activity of cough centres in your brain.
Levocloperastine has some side effects like tiredness, dizziness, nausea, dryness in the mouth and severe thirst. Use Levocloperastine only if prescribed by your physician. Avoid driving or any other activity that requires concentration as it may make you sleepy and dizzy.
Levocloperastine should be used as prescribed by your doctor. Complete the entire treatment course even if symptoms subside for the best results. If your cough does not get better with Levocloperastine even after 1 week of treatment or you develop a fever, rash and headache, consult your doctor immediately.
Levocloperastine is not recommended for use if you have diabetes, heart disease and kidney or liver diseases as it can worsen your condition. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Levocloperastine
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain and discomfort
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Rash
- Drowsiness or sleepiness
- Fatigue
- Palpitations
Uses of Levocloperastine
What is it prescribed for?
- Dry Cough
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Concerns
Commonly asked questions
- Onset of actionYou will feel better within 15 mins after taking Levocloperastine.
- Duration of effectThe amount of time for which Levocloperastine remains active in the body is not known.
- Safe with alcohol?Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
- Is it habit forming?No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Levocloperastine.
- Usage in pregnancy?Levocloperastine is not recommended for use in pregnancy due to the risk of harmful effects on your foetus. Consult your doctor to discuss potential risks and benefits.
- Usage while breast-feeding?Levocloperastine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. An alternate medicine may be preferred. Consult your doctor to discuss potential risks and benefits.
Allergy
Avoid using Levocloperastine if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Levocloperastine is not recommended for use in pregnancy due to the risk of harmful effects on your foetus. Consult your doctor to discuss potential risks and benefits.
Breast-feeding
Levocloperastine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding. An alternate medicine may be preferred. Consult your doctor to discuss potential risks and benefits.
General warnings
Use in Paediatrics
Levocloperastine is not recommended for use in children less than 2 years of age since the safety and efficacy data is not available.
Use in Elderly Patients
Levocloperastine should be used with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of undesirable effects. Appropriate dose adjustments are necessary based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Heart disease
Levocloperastine should be used with caution if you have a history of heart diseases due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Based on the clinical condition, close monitoring of your condition, appropriate dose adjustments may be required. Consult your doctor.
Seizures
Levocloperastine should be used with caution if you have a history of seizure disorders due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Based on the clinical condition, close monitoring of your condition, appropriate dose adjustments may be required. Consult your doctor.
Heperthyroidism
Levocloperastine should be used with caution if you have hyperthyroidism (high thyroid levels) due to the increased risk of worsening your condition. Based on the clinical condition, close monitoring of your condition, appropriate dose adjustments may be required. Consult your doctor.
Missed Dose
Take the missed dose of Levocloperastine as soon as you remember. If your next dosage is near, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to compensate for a missed one.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose. Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose of Levocloperastine.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antidepressants
CNS Stimulants
Antihistaminics
Sedatives and Tranquilizers
Disease interactions
Diabetes
Use Levocloperastine with caution if you are diabetic due to an increased risk of worsening your condition. your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine if required. Regular monitoring of sugar levels is necessary.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take Levocloperastine as advised by your doctor. Measure the syrup with the special dose-measuring spoon or cup provided with the bottle and not a tablespoon. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed.
Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects after using Levocloperastine. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Keep away from the reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Levocloperastine blocks the signals from the brain that trigger the cough and thus helps in suppressing the cough.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Non-Opioid Antitussive Agents
Schedule
Schedule H
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Information on this page was last updated on 26 Aug 2021
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