L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Allenge India
Active Ingredient	Nimesulide (100mg) + Levocetirizine (5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	700

FAQ

What if you forget to take L-Cet Plus Tablet ER?

If you miss a dose of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg, 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.

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER Reviews

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is a combination medicine used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides relief from seasonal allergic conditions such as runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing and congestion or stuffiness. This medicine also relieves fever and pain.

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is taken with 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 nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, 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. 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 make dizziness worse.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Note: As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is banned for children under 12 years of age.

How L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER Works

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is a combination of two medicines: Nimesulide and Levocetirizine which relieve common cold symptoms. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.

How to Use L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER

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. L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is to be taken with food.

Benefits of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER

In Common cold: L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours.This medicine is safe and effective. L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Uses of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER

Common cold

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg.

Liver ^UNSAFE

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
Along with taking L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg do the following simple tips at home to get relief:Steam inhalation.Gargling with warm saltwater.Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.
Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.