LC Plus Tablet is used in the treatment of common cold symptoms like runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relieving pain and fever.

LC Plus 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 nausea, dryness in mouth, headache, allergic reaction, nervousness, insomnia, restlessness, and weakness. 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 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 this medicine, 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.

Uses of LC Plus Tablet

Common cold

Benefits of LC Plus Tablet

In Common cold

LC Plus Tablet 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 loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. It also shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. These actions make breathing easier.

LC Plus Tablet 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 your doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise.

Side effects of LC Plus 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 LC Plus

Nausea
Dryness in mouth
Headache
Dizziness
Allergic reaction
Nervousness
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Restlessness
Weakness
Sleepiness

How to use LC Plus 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. LC Plus Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How LC Plus Tablet works

LC Plus Tablet is a combination of three medicines: Paracetamol, Pseudoephedrine and Levocetirizine, which relieves common cold symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with LC Plus Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of LC Plus Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

LC Plus Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Larger doses or more prolonged use of LC Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness and other effects in the baby or decrease the milk supply

Driving

UNSAFE

LC Plus Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

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

Liver

CAUTION

LC Plus Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of LC Plus Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
However, the use of LC Plus Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe liver disease and active liver disease.

What if you forget to take LC Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of LC Plus 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.

No substitutes found for this medicine

Quick tips

LC Plus Tablet 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 LC Plus Tablet do the following simple tips at home to get relief:
1. Steam inhalation.
2. Gargling with warm saltwater.
3. Apply vapor rubs on chest, back if needed. Take enough rest.
4. Take warm food and fluid only. Ensure adequate fluid intake.
5. Advise hygiene measures to reduce spread: frequent hand-washing, avoiding sharing towels, pillowcases, etc.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Common cold and cough and allergies

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

montair LC twice daily for 5 days

Chronic Cough cold and chest pain Also I am taking Montec Lc tablet ( OD)

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Allergic rhinitis can be associated with asthma. Get your chest and nose checked

Kalmegh

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.