Levocetirizine (5mg)+ Phenylephrine (10mg)
Levostar D 5mg/10mg 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 headache, dryness in mouth, nausea, vomiting, restlessness, and tiredness. 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 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 taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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 themCommon side effects of Levostar D
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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. Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.
Related Warnings
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet 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.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Yes, Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such episodes while taking this medicine.
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having some serious side effects and toxicity. If you experience increased severity of your symptoms, that are not relieved by the recommended doses, please consult your doctor for re-evaluation.
No, you should not breastfeed while using Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet. This medicine can pass into your breast milk and may harm your baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding a baby if the doctor prescribes this medicine.
Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet can raise blood pressure or stimulate fast heart rate. Anyone with heart conditions or high blood pressure, before taking this medicine, should consult their doctor to see if they can safely take such medicines.
Yes, the use of Levostar D 5mg/10mg Tablet 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.
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.
