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L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER
Prescription Required
Product introduction
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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 Tablet ER 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 Tablet ER is banned for children under 12 years of age.
Uses of L-Cet Plus Tablet ER
Benefits of L-Cet Plus Tablet ER
In Common cold
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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 Tablet ER 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.
This medicine is safe and effective. L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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.
Side effects of L-Cet Plus Tablet ER
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 L-Cet Plus
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Dryness in mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Sleepiness
- Increased liver enzymes
- Blood in urine
- Low urine output
- Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Heartburn
- Abdominal cramp
- Skin rash
- Itching
- Low blood platelets
How to use L-Cet Plus 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 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
How L-Cet Plus Tablet ER works
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
UNSAFE
L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take L-Cet Plus Tablet ER?
If you miss a dose of L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER, 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.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER is prescribed to get relief from symptoms of common cold.
- Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms have not improved within seven days of treatment.
- Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications for cold.
- Along with taking L-Cet Plus 100mg/5mg Tablet ER 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.
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