Wikoryl L Tablet
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Product introduction
Wikoryl L Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose and watery eyes.
Wikoryl L Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. It is better to take it with food to avoid stomach upset. 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, vomiting, headache, dryness in mouth, restlessness, fatigue, and insomnia. 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 kidney or 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.
Uses of Wikoryl L Tablet
Benefits of Wikoryl L Tablet
In Treatment of Common cold
Wikoryl L Tablet is a combination medicine that effectively relieves symptoms of the common cold, such as a 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.
Wikoryl L 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.
Wikoryl L 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 Wikoryl L 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 Wikoryl L
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Sleepiness
- Dryness in mouth
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Restlessness
- Allergic reaction
- Weakness
- Headache
How to use Wikoryl L 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. Wikoryl L Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Wikoryl L Tablet works
Wikoryl L Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Paracetamol, Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine. Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and antipyretic (fever reducer). It blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Caffeine is a stimulant which increases the effectiveness of paracetamol and decreases sleepiness due to levocetirizine. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing temporary relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Wikoryl L Tablet.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Wikoryl L Tablet 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
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Wikoryl L 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
Wikoryl L Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Wikoryl L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Wikoryl L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Wikoryl L Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Use of Wikoryl L Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver
CAUTION
Wikoryl L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Wikoryl L Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Wikoryl L Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Wikoryl L 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
- Your doctor has prescribed Wikoryl L Tablet to cure common cold symptoms.
- It must be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
- It may cause dizziness and drowsiness. Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration.
- Inform your doctor if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, and irregular heartbeat.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Wikoryl L Tablet
Twice A Day
56%
Once A Day
40%
Thrice A Day
4%
What are you using Wikoryl L Tablet for?
Others
44%
Migraine
19%
Fever
19%
Headache
12%
Nasal congest*
6%
*Nasal congestion (blocked nose)
How much was the improvement?
Average
50%
Excellent
50%
What were the side-effects while using Wikoryl L Tablet?
Dehydration
25%
No Side Effec*
25%
Insomnia (dif*
12%
Sleepiness
12%
Vomiting
12%
*No Side Effect, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How do you take Wikoryl L Tablet?
With food
67%
With or witho*
33%
*With or without food
Please rate Wikoryl L Tablet on price
Average
67%
Expensive
33%
FAQs
What is Wikoryl L Tablet?
Wikoryl L Tablet is a combination of four medicines: Caffeine, Paracetamol, Levocetirizine and Phenylephrine. This combination is helpful in relieving the symptoms of cold such as body ache, headache, fatigue, fever, watery eyes, sneezing, cough, sore throat, runny and stuffy nose.
Are there any foods which I have to avoid while taking Wikoryl L Tablet?
Wikoryl L Tablet contains caffeine. So, it is preferable to avoid medicines or foods that contain caffeine like coffee, tea, cola drinks and chocolate as they may add to your total caffeine intake. Increased caffeine intake can cause difficulty in sleeping, you may experience tremors and/or may have chest discomfort. Also avoid drinking alcohol (beer, wine, etc.) while taking this medicine.
Can the use of Wikoryl L Tablet cause sleepiness or drowsiness?
Yes, Wikoryl L Tablet may make you feel drowsy or may cause you to fall asleep during your daily activities. Avoid driving a car, operating machinery, working at heights or participating in potentially dangerous activities until you know how the medicine affects you. Inform your doctor if you experience such an episode while taking this medicine.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Wikoryl L Tablet?
Keep this medicine in the packet or the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Are there any serious side effects associated with the use of Wikoryl L Tablet?
Serious side effects with Wikoryl L Tablet are uncommon and rare. Tell your doctor as soon as possible if you notice allergic reactions, skin rash or peeling, mouth ulcers, breathing problems, unexplained bleeding, recurrent fevers or infections, vision disturbances, fast or irregular heartbeat.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Wikoryl L Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Are there any contraindications associated with use of Wikoryl L Tablet?
Yes, use of Wikoryl L Tablet should be avoided if you have high blood pressure (hypertension), any underlying serious heart condition or cardiovascular disorder, any history of stomach ulcers or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). However, it can be taken if your doctor is aware of your conditions and advises you to take it. The use of Wikoryl L Tablet should also be avoided if you are taking antidepressant drugs. These drugs, called monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), may include phenelzine and isocarboxazid or tricyclic antidepressants like imipramine and amitriptyline.
Can I breastfeed while taking Wikoryl L Tablet?
No, it is not advisable to breastfeed while using Wikoryl L Tablet. This medicine contains levocetirizine, an antihistamine, which can pass into the breast milk and may harm the baby. Inform your doctor that you are breastfeeding if you are advised to take this medicine.
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