Lyzevac Plus Tablet
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Product introduction
Lyzevac Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Lyzevac Plus 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 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 dryness in mouth, fatigue, and headache. 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 may 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease.
Lyzevac Plus 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 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 dryness in mouth, fatigue, and headache. 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 may 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease.
Uses of Lyzevac Plus Tablet
Benefits of Lyzevac Plus Tablet
In Allergic conditions
Lyzevac Plus Tablet provides relief from allergic symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis), seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances such as dust mites, fumes etc. It works by reducing certain substances in the body that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. Take Lyzevac Plus Tablet as prescribed by the doctor at around the same time every day. The best way to prevent allergic symptoms is to minimise exposure to allergens (things that you are allergic to) as much as possible.
Side effects of Lyzevac Plus 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 Lyzevac Plus
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Drowsiness
How to use Lyzevac Plus 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. Lyzevac Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Lyzevac Plus Tablet works
Lyzevac Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate. These medicines work by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lyzevac Plus Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lyzevac Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or prolonged use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Larger doses or prolonged use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby
Driving
UNSAFE
Lyzevac Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Lyzevac Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Lyzevac Plus Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Lyzevac Plus 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.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Lyzevac Plus Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
- Stop taking Lyzevac Plus Tablet 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.
- f you drink alcohol while you are taking Lyzevac Plus Tablet, 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.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
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- Drugs.com. Chlorpheniramine. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Chlorpheniramine. Brentford, Middlesex: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare; 1997 [revised 12 Apr. 2016]. [Accessed 18 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Name: Maverick Pharma Pvt Ltd
Address: I - 192, Sector - 02, Bawana Industrial. Area, New Delhi - 110039
Country of origin: India
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