Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet 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 doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine 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 make dizziness worse.

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 kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Levo MB Tablet

Cough

Benefits of Levo MB Tablet

In Cough

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Levo MB Tablet

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 Levo MB

Upset stomach
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Fatigue
Sleepiness
Allergic reaction

How to use Levo MB Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Levo MB Tablet works

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Levo MB Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Levo MB 5mg/60mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.

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Patient concerns

I am eight months pregnant. I have cold last 2 days. Can i take medicine name LIV-CET-5 (LEVOCETIRIZINE) TABLETS. NOW I HAVE FEVER ALSO. Please suggest me.

Dr. Suman Rao

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Yes you can take Levo cetrizine

Hypothyroidism Tsh level 6.930

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Do total thyroid function test and usg neck. May have to take levo thyroxin tab

I m reducing my weight as m overweight do I use levo carnitine to breakdown fat stored in body. My weight is 91 I have reduced 6kgs and work out daily. Height is 5'11. Age:24. Plz suggest.

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

1. Decrease calorie intake by 500- 1000 kcal/day to a level of 1000-1800 kcal/day. 2. Take 500 ml of water before each meal 3. 30 - 60 minute of continuous aerobic exercise 5-7 times per week 4. Shorter bouts of exercise of around 10 minutes are associated with better adherence and more weight loss than are longer bouts of exercise 5. 7 - 8 hours of sleep per day. 9 hours of sleep is associated with increased total body weight. It is also advised that you enrol yourself in weight loss programme under supervision of a Doctor

I am suffering from nasal polips.Once l under went surgery in 1996 but the same problem occurred after 4 years and suffering a lot since 2000.I am using Levo cetrigin tablets and Azeflo(Azelastine Hydrochloride and Fluticasone Propionate ) nasal spray. Is there any permanent remedy in Homeopathi?Pls suggest.

Dr. Manju Singh

Homeopathy

Dear M.Ramana, On the basis of information you have provided you can consider following homeopathic remedy for your complaint:1. Thuja 30, Dilution, ADEL Dosage: 4 drops in 1 teaspoon of water, 3 times a day. LINK: http://www.1mgayush.com/products/Thuja.0/Standard2. BLOOUME 30 RHINITISAN DROPS Dosage: 20 drops in a half cup of water, 1/2 an hour before eating, 3 times daily. LINK: http://www.1mgayush.com/products/BLOOUME_30_RHINITISAN_DROPS/Standard

Is there any Remedy for Urticaria availabl. I have been facing this problem of skin allergy. Urticaria, for the past 5 months. Taken allopathic medicines (Levo Citrizine and allerone M/allegra 180mg tablets. however couldn't get relieved permanently. Once the tablets runs out the relief too runs out. Hoping for someone to help me.

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