Drocet AM Syrup
Product Info
Prescription required | Yes |
Marketer | Biocorp Life Sciences Pvt Ltd |
Active Ingredient | Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Ambroxol (30mg) |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Habit Forming | No |
Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
User Rating | 4.6 |
User Reviews | 780 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Drocet AM?
If you miss a dose of Drocet AM, 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.
Drocet AM Syrup Reviews
Drocet AM 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.
Drocet AM 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.
Drocet AM 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.
How Drocet AM Syrup Works
Drocet AM is a combination of two medicines:.
How to Use Drocet AM Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Drocet AM may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Drocet AM Syrup
- In Cough: Drocet AM 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. Drocet AM 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.
Uses of Drocet AM Syrup
- Cough
Drocet AM Syrup Side Effects
Safety Tips
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Drocet AM 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.
Kidney
CAUTION
Drocet AM should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Drocet AM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Drocet AM is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Drocet AM during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Drocet AM may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Liver
CAUTION
Drocet AM should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Drocet AM may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Drocet AM may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.
- Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
- This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
- Stop taking Drocet AM at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
- Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
- Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Drocet AM can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
References
- FDA approved prescribing information. Levocitrizine; 1995 [revised May 2007].
- European Medicne Agency. Revised assessment report: Ambroxol and bromhexine containing medicinal products. 2015.
- ScienceDirect. Ambroxol.
- Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019].