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Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR

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Product introduction

Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.

Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR 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 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 stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, and allergic reaction. 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 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.

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 kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Lam Tablet SR

Benefits of Lam Tablet SR

In Cough

Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Lam Tablet SR

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 Lam

  • Upset stomach
  • Dryness in mouth
  • Headache
  • Fatigue
  • Sleepiness
  • Allergic reaction

How to use Lam 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. Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Lam Tablet SR works

Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines:.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR 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.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lam Tablet SR?

If you miss a dose of Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR, 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.

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Quick tips

  • This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
  • Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
  • Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
  • Stop taking Lam 5mg/75mg Tablet SR at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
  • Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.

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RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

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He cannot speak words like ram, he pronunciate it as lam
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Please consult speech therapist
BP 140/90 and some time raised 160/100. Now lam feeling feverish
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Internal Medicine
Take tab dolo 650mg sos for fever Get lipid profile hbaic urine routine KFT LFT ECG echo doneTake tab amlovas 5mg now.,however For BP Medicine has to be started seeing all factors into consideration and regular BP monitoring, depending on which drug and dose is decided time to time. Kindly do not ignore high BP and consult a local physician as well for the same. Also restrict salt intake and engage in exercise daily
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  4. Levocitrizine. Slough, Berkshire: UCB Pharma Limited; 2007 [revised 27 Mar. 2019]. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

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