Levotiz-A Tablet SR

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Foregen Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Ambroxol (75mg) + Levocetirizine (5mg) + Montelukast (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	382

FAQ

Can I use Levotiz-A while breastfeeding?

No, Levotiz-A should not be used by breastfeeding mothers. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.

Can the use of Levotiz-A cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Levotiz-A can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Levotiz-A?

Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Levotiz-A?

No, avoid drinking alcohol while taking Levotiz-A. Drinking alcohol will increase the risk of serious side effects caused by Levotiz-A.

What if you forget to take Levotiz-A?

If you miss a dose of Levotiz-A, 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.

Levotiz-A Tablet SR Reviews

Levotiz-A is a combination medicine used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus. It provides symptomatic relief of productive cough associated with respiratory tract disorders like bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and the common cold.

Levotiz-A may be 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 nausea, stomach upset, dryness in mouth, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, dizziness, 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 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 worsen your sleepiness.

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

How Levotiz-A Tablet SR Works

Levotiz-A is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose and improves your symptoms.

How to Use Levotiz-A Tablet SR

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. Levotiz-A may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Levotiz-A Tablet SR

In Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus: Levotiz-A helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for the air to move in and out. This medicine relieves symptoms, such as tightness in chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps you carry out daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise. Taking this medicine enables one to live their life more freely without worrying so much about the things that set off your symptoms.

Uses of Levotiz-A Tablet SR

Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus

Levotiz-A Tablet SR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Levotiz-A. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Levotiz-A should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levotiz-A may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Levotiz-A is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Levotiz-A should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levotiz-A may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Levotiz-A is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Levotiz-A 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.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Levotiz-A may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Quick Tips

Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.