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Lezyncet-A Tablet

Manufactured byTORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (60 mg) + Levocetirizine (2.5 mg)
Description
Lezyncet-A Tablet is a combination of Ambroxol and Levocetirizine. It is used to treat productive cough (wet cough), a cough in which mucus or phlegm is produced. It loosens the thick mucus, thus makes it easier for you to cough out. Lezyncet-A Tablet shows side effects like dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue,etc. It can also induce dizziness and drowsiness, therefore it is recommended not to drive or do anything else that demands mental attention until you know how this medication affects you. Lezyncet-A Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will be determined by your doctor based on your condition. You should continue to take this medication for as long as your doctor prescribes. Abrupt discontinuation may make your symptoms reappear and your condition may worsen. Lezyncet-A Tablet is not advisable for children below 12 years of age due to the lack of safety and efficacy of its use. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, heart disease or any other medical condition. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lezyncet-A Tablet

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Stomach pain
  • Difficulty in passing urine
  • Skin Rash

Uses of Lezyncet-A Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Productive cough
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Lezyncet-A Tablet can be observed within 30 minutes of taking the dose.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Lezyncet-A Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while you are on treatment with Lezyncet-A Tablet, because it may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Lezyncet-A Tablet.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Lezyncet-A Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may be unsafe for your foetus. Hence, your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    There is no sufficient data whether Lezyncet-A Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence, do not use it if you are a nursing mother. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

It is recommended not to take Lezyncet-A Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Gastric ulceration

Gastric ulceration is a sore on the lining of your stomach. It usually occurs due to bacterial infection or medicines like pain killers. Its primary symptom is stomach pain. Do not take Lezyncet-A Tablet if you have such a condition because it may worsen your condition.

Kidney Disease

Lezyncet-A Tablet is not advisable if you have severe kidney disease with creatinine clearance of less than 10 ml/min and undergoing hemodialysis (the process of purifying blood when your kidneys do not work normally). This medicine may cause major side effects and worsen your health condition.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Lezyncet-A Tablet is not recommended during pregnancy as it may be unsafe for your foetus. Hence, your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.

Breast-feeding

There is no sufficient data whether Lezyncet-A Tablet passes into breast milk. Hence, do not use it if you are a nursing mother. Your physician may advise a safer alternative with the same medicinal effect based on your clinical condition.
General warnings

Other medicines

The use of Lezyncet-A Tablet may increase the risk of sleepiness and impaired thinking when taken with other medicines like sedatives (sleep-inducing medicine). Hence, inform your doctor about all the current medicines, including any herbs or supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Use in Elderly

Use Lezyncet-A Tablet with caution in elderly patients due to the increased risk of adverse effects. Appropriate dose adjustments may be necessary based on your clinical condition.

Use in Children

Lezyncet-A Tablet is not recommended to be given in children below 12 years of age because the safety and efficacy of its use are unknown.

Driving or Operating machinery

Lezyncet-A Tablet may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.

Urinary retention

Urinary retention is a disorder in which you will be unable to empty your bladder (the organ in which urine is stored) completely. If you experience difficulty in urination, discontinue the use of Lezyncet-A Tablet.

Missed Dose

If you missed a dose of Lezyncet-A Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Lezyncet-A Tablet, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
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

N/A

Instructions

Avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol while you are on treatment with Lezyncet-A Tablet, because it may cause dizziness and drowsiness.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Codeine

Phenytoin

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Lezyncet-A Tablet as directed by your doctor. Do not take more than what is prescribed. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not share this medication with other people. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. While on treatment with Lezyncet-A Tablet, drink plenty of warm water to help release the congestion and lubricate your throat. Stop taking Lezyncet-A Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, because it may interfere with the findings.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Causes sleepiness

How it works
Lezyncet-A Tablet contain Ambroxol and Levocetirizine as its major ingredients. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent (helps in thinning and loosening the thick mucus/phlegm). Thus, makes it easier for you to cough out. Levocetirizine blocks the action of certain chemicals in your body that are responsible to produce symptoms like sneezing, congestion, runny nose and watery eyes.
Legal Status

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Mucolytics, Antihistamines

Schedule

Schedule H

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