Lyzevac Plus Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Lyzevac 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 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. This medicine may 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 you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver disease.

Uses of Lyzevac Plus Tablet

Allergic conditions

Benefits of Lyzevac Plus Tablet

In Allergic conditions

Lyzevac Plus Tablet provides relief from allergic symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis), seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances such as dust mites, fumes etc. It works by reducing certain substances in the body that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. Take Lyzevac Plus Tablet as prescribed by the doctor at around the same time every day. The best way to prevent allergic symptoms is to minimise exposure to allergens (things that you are allergic to) as much as possible.

Side effects of Lyzevac 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 Lyzevac Plus

Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Drowsiness

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

How Lyzevac Plus Tablet works

Lyzevac Plus Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate. These medicines work by blocking the action of a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for inflammation, congestion, itching, and other allergic reactions.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyzevac Plus Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyzevac 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 prolonged use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause sleepiness and other effects in the baby

Driving

UNSAFE

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

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyzevac Plus Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet may cause excessive sleepiness in patients with end stage kidney disease.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Lyzevac Plus Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Lyzevac Plus Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Lyzevac 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

You have been prescribed Lyzevac Plus Tablet for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, etc.
Stop taking Lyzevac Plus 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.
f you drink alcohol while you are taking Lyzevac Plus 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.

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Patient concerns

Allergic skin conditions in leg

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

kindly send the Pictures of affected area.

Ive got tested for hiv after 4 months of possible exposure (not sure if partner was +ve and sex was with condom) and results were negative and its been 6 months till date after the possible exposure now i was suffering from blocked nose wnd difficulty in breathing so i went to a chest specialist and was given total ige" test and the report came +ve with very highly elevated ige levels about 2000 ku/l is there anything to worry and is there any relation between total ige levels and hiv im very stressed once again please help."

Dr. Sunil Sekhri

Diabetology

IgE levels indicate that the conditions is allergic

I am suffering with highly allergic conditions of sinus, my nose is always gets block for all seasons. Is there any permanent solution to get rid from allergic sinusitis??

Dr. Gladson Guddappa Uchil

ENT

Please use this app to find and meet a good Allergist in your city to examine you & do the needful. If you are able to make it to Bangalore, I would be very happy to help you out myself. My clinic Healthcare@Basaveshwaranagar is easily navigable on Google Maps.

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