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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Levocet-D
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Levocet-D uses
Levocet-D consists of Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride.Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride:
Levocet-D (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride) is an antihistamine used to relieve allergy symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing, hives, and itching. It works by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine) that your body makes during an allergic reaction.
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride:
- Drug facts
- Purpose
- Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Questions? comments?
- Product packaging
Drug Facts
Active ingredients
(in each tablet)
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate 2 mg
Levocet-D (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride) Hydrochloride 10 mg
Purpose
Antihistamine
Nasal Decongestant
Uses
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to the common cold, hay fever (allergic rhinitis) or other upper respiratory allergies:
- runny nose
- sneezing
- itching of the nose or throat
- itchy, watery eyes
- nasal congestion
- reduces swelling of nasal passages
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended dosage.
Do not use this product
- if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains an MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product.
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis
- glaucoma
- trouble urinating due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking sedatives or tranquilizers.
When using this product
- excitability may occur, especially in children
- may cause drowsiness
- avoid alcoholic drinks
- alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase the drowsiness effect
- use caution when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur
- symptoms do not improve within 7 days or are accompanied by fever
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
| Adults and children 12 years of age and over: | 1 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 6 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children 6 to under 12 years of age: | 1/2 tablet every 4 to 6 hours, not to exceed 3 tablets in 24 hours |
| Children under 6 years of age: | Consult a doctor |
Other information
Store at 15° - 30°C (59° - 86°F). Supplied in a tight, light-resistant container with a child-resistant cap. Levocet-D (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride) Tablets are dark purple, caplet-shaped, scored tablets, debossed "Poly" bisect "782" on one side and plain on the other.
Inactive ingredients
colloidal silicon dioxide, croscarmellose sodium, D&C Red #27 aluminum lake, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate, FD &C Blue #1 aluminum lake, magnesium stearate, and silicified microcrystalline cellulose.
Questions? Comments?
Call1-800-882-1041
Manufactured for:
Poly Pharmaceuticals
Quitman, MS 39355 Rev. 02/12
Product Packaging
The packaging below represents the labeling currently used.
Principal display panel and side panel for 60 tablets label:
NDC 50991-782-60
Levocet-D (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride)
Tablets
Antihistamine - Nasal Decongestant
Each tablet contains:
Dexbrompheniramine Maleate...2 mg
Levocet-D (Phenylephrine Hydrochloride) Hydrochloride...10 mg
60 Tablets
Usual
Dosage: See product foldout for full prescribing information.
Tamper evident by foil seal under cap. Do not use if foil seal is
broken or missing.
KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Store at controlled room temperature between 15°-30°C (59°-86°F).
Manufactured for:
Poly Pharmaceuticals
Quitman, MS 39355
Rev. 02/12
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References
- Dailymed."MEDIQUE MEDI-PHENYL (PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED DOVER SUDANYL PE (PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE) TABLET, FILM COATED [UNIFIRST FIRS". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."LEVOCETIRIZINE DIHYDROCHLORIDE TABLET, FILM COATED [SUN PHARMA GLOBAL FZE]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "phenylephrine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Levocet-D?Depending on the reaction of the Levocet-D after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Levocet-D not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Levocet-D addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Levocet-D, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Levocet-D consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
One visitor reported useful
How is the drug Levocet-D useful in reducing or relieving the symptoms? How useful is it?According to the survey conducted by the website sdrugs.com, there are variable results and below are the percentages of the users that say the medicine is useful to them and that say it is not helping them much. It is not ideal to continue taking the medication if you feel it is not helping you much. Contact your healthcare provider to check if there is a need to change the medicine or if there is a need to re-evaluate your condition. The usefulness of the medicine may vary from patient to patient, depending on the other diseases he is suffering from and slightly depends on the brand name.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Not useful | 1 | 100.0% | |
Visitor reported side effects
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No survey data has been collected yetOne visitor reported doses
What is the dose of Levocet-D drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5mg | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Levocet-D drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 5 days to notice the result from using Levocet-D drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Levocet-D need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 days | 1 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported administration
The drugs are administered in various routes, like oral or injection form. They are administered before food or after food. How are you taking Levocet-D drug, before food or after food?Click here to find out how other users of our website are taking it. For any doubts or queries on how and when the medicine is administered, contact your health care provider immediately.
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| With a meal | 1 | 100.0% | |
Five visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| > 60 | 2 | 40.0% | |
| 6-15 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 30-45 | 1 | 20.0% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 20.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology