Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness in the nose.

Dolev 5mg/120mg 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.

Uses of Dolev Tablet

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Dolev Tablet

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better. Drink plenty of liquids, including chicken soup. It can make you feel better.

Side effects of Dolev Tablet

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 them

Common side effects of Dolev

Headache
Dryness in mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Restlessness
Tiredness
Sleepiness

How to use Dolev Tablet

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. Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dolev Tablet works

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Pseudoephedrine, which relieves sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dolev Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet, 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet

₹2.86/Tablet

Fedris 5mg/120mg Tablet

Indoco Remedies Ltd

₹11.5/tablet

302% costlier

Rizi D 5 mg/120 mg Tablet

Comed Chemicals Ltd

₹3.08/tablet

8% costlier

Fitin CF 5 mg/120 mg Tablet

Medley Pharmaceuticals

₹3.47/tablet

21% costlier

Licit D Tablet

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₹4.66/tablet

63% costlier

VERIZET D TABLET 5 MG/120 MG

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₹4.24/tablet

48% costlier

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Stop taking Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
If you drink alcohol while you are taking Dolev 5mg/120mg Tablet, be aware of its effects on you and do not drink more than moderate amounts.
Keep sipping water or try chewing sugar-free gum to get relief from dryness in the mouth.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.

Fact Box

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References

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