1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are headache, dryness in mouth, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and tiredness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

Uses of 1 AL Plus Capsule

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of 1 AL Plus Capsule

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. It can make you feel better.

Side effects of 1 AL Plus Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of 1 AL Plus

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Restlessness
Tiredness
Sleepiness

How to use 1 AL Plus Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How 1 AL Plus Capsule works

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take 1 AL Plus Capsule?

If you miss a dose of 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Stop taking 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
If you drink alcohol while you are taking 1 AL Plus 5mg/120mg Capsule, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.

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Patient concerns

Runny nose , sneezing ,mucus from nose

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Steam inhalation, Tab Dealer 1 Od x 3 days

Runny nose, light fever and sneezing

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

Tab Metacin 500 1 tab SOS, Steam inhalation, Tab Loridin1 OD x 3 days

Sir I am suffering with cold from last 1 week Always my nose is wet It was happened in the last winter season also Our doctor told that it was came by allergies some medicine was given Then it will OK last winter Again in this winter also the same problem araise and this time some blood is coming while sneezing Plz help ur suggestions

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

yeah repeated symptoms give hint of allergies only and blood is basically due to nose pricking visit ent specialist again

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References

FDA approved prescribing information. Levocitrizine; 1995 [revised May 2007]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Pseudoephedrine hydrochloride. Maidenhead, Berks: McNeil Products Limited; 1998 [revised 30 Jan. 2013]. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
ScienceDirect. Pseudoephedrine. [Accessed 22 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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