Alcetra Plus Tablet

Alcetra Plus Tablet is a respiratory medication used to treat common cold symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal and sinus congestion, stuffy nose or watery eyes. The common cold is a respiratory illness that affects nose and throat and is caused by viruses known as 'rhinoviruses'. The virus enters the body through nose, mouth or eyes and spreads easily through air droplets when a sick person sneezes, coughs or talks.

Alcetra Plus Tablet consists of three medicines, namely: Levocetirizine,  Pseudoephedrine, and Ambroxol. Levocetirizine is an antihistamine (anti-allergic) drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. Pseudoephedrine belongs to the class of decongestant drugs that works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in your nose. This helps mucus and airflow more freely in the cavities in your nose (sinuses), helping you breathe more easily. Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose.

Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the course based on the severity of your infection. Do not stop taking Alcetra Plus Tablet on your own until the doctor advised you to do so. Like every other medication, Alcetra Plus Tablet also has common side effects like vomiting, dryness in the mouth, stomach upset, headache, sleepiness, restlessness, sleep disturbances and allergic reactions. These side effects, if occurred, generally go away during the treatment. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. It is mandatory to inform your doctor if you have heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, diabetes and eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma before taking Alcetra Plus Tablet. Please check with your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Avoid alcohol while taking Alcetra Plus Tablet, since it can worsen the side effects like dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or shakiness while using Alcetra Plus Tablet. Alcetra Plus Tablet should be used in children only when advised by the doctor.

Alcetra Plus Tablet is a combination of respiratory medication used to treat common cold symptoms. It consists of Levocetirizine (anti-histamine), Pseudoephedrine (decongestant) and Ambroxol (mucolytic agent). Levocetirizine is an anti-allergic drug that reduces the effects of histamine, a chemical substance that causes allergies like runny nose and skin rash. Pseudoephedrine works by reducing the swelling of blood vessels in your nose, this helps mucus and airflow more freely in the cavities in your nose (sinuses), helping you breathe more easily. Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose.

• Vomiting
• Dryness in the mouth
• Stomach upset
• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Restlessness
• Sleep disturbances
• Allergic reactions

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines, heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, diabetes, cataracts, and glaucoma before taking Alcetra Plus Tablet. Please consult your doctor before using Alcetra Plus Tablet, if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or are a breastfeeding mother. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alcetra Plus Tablet as it could lead to increased drowsiness or dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience dizziness or shakiness while using Alcetra Plus Tablet. Alcetra Plus Tablet should be used in children only when advised by the doctor.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Alcetra Plus Tablet may interact with anti-allergic drugs (diphenhydramine), antidepressants (duloxetine), cough suppressants (hydrocodone), anticonvulsants (pregabalin), antianxiety drug (alprazolam), central nervous system stimulants (dextroamphetamine, amphetamine), respiratory medicines (albuterol) and Vitamin C (ascorbic acid).

Drug-Food Interaction: Limit alcohol intake since it may worsen the side effects like dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty concentrating.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Alcetra Plus Tablet should be administered with caution in patients with heart, liver, kidney diseases, gastrointestinal disorders, stomach ulcer, prostate enlargement, urinary retention, diabetes and eye disorders like cataract and glaucoma.

• DIPHENHYDRAMINE
• DULOXETINE
• HYDROCODONE
• PREGABALIN
• ALPRAZOLAM
• DEXTROAMPHETAMINE
• AMPHETAMINE
• ALBUTEROL
• ASCORBIC ACID (VITC)

• Take Alcetra Plus Tablet as directed by the doctor and at regular intervals. Do not use other over the counter medications, herbal or vitamin supplements without informing your pharmacist or doctor when you take Alcetra Plus Tablet.
• Know your triggers like allergens, such as pollen, dust and food items that make your asthma and other respiratory diseases severe.
• Quit smoking and avoid passive smoking.
• Drink warm fluids while you take Alcetra Plus Tablet to help loosen congestion.
• Eat a healthy diet and exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system.
• Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Avoid consumption of alcohol with Alcetra Plus Tablet as it may cause tiredness, drowsiness or lack of concentration.

• Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels while using Alcetra Plus Tablet since decongestants like Pseudoephedrine can increase blood glucose levels.
• Consult your diabetologist if you have diabetes before using Alcetra Plus Tablet so that your insulin or other diabetic medication can be adjusted accordingly to maintain your blood sugar levels.

Common cold: The common cold is an infection caused by the viruses, mainly 'rhinovirus' affecting your nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Children younger than six years of age are at the most significant risk of colds, but healthy adults can also be affected to have 2-3 colds annually. In most cases, cold symptoms are recovered within a week or ten days. However, symptoms might last longer in people who smoke or exposed to allergens like dust, pollutants etc. Symptoms of a common cold might include stuffy or runny nose, sore throat, cough, congestion, mild body pain or a mild headache, sneezing, low-grade fever and feeling unwell (malaise).