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Amicet Plus Tablet is used to treat or relieve common cold symptoms, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. It contains levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. The common side effects of tis medication are dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Leeford Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

3 Days Returnable

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

About Amicet Plus Tablet

Amicet Plus Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose. The common cold is an infection of the nose and throat caused by viruses. 

Amicet Plus Tablet is a combination of levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. 

Amicet Plus Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping. If these side effects persist for longer, consult your doctor immediately. Take Amicet Plus Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. 

Do not use Amicet Plus Tablet  if you are allergic to it or any other contents. Inform your doctor if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, breathing problems, and heart problems before taking Amicet Plus Tablet . Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting Amicet Plus Tablet .

Uses of Amicet Plus Tablet

Treatment of Common cold

Directions for Use

Take Amicet Plus Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more than the recommended dose. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush the medicine.

Medicinal Benefits

Amicet Plus Tablet combines levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as key ingredients. Phenylephrine helps shrink the blood vessels in the nasal passage, reducing the stuffy nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions. This helps relieve allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness.

How Amicet Plus Tablet Works

Amicet Plus Tablet is a combination of levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol as active ingredients. It works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Amicet Plus Tablet

  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Nervousness
  • Trouble sleeping
  • Mood changes
  • Dry mouth 
  • Constipation

What if I have taken an overdose of Amicet Plus Tablet

An overdose of Amicet Plus Tablet can cause a rapid rise in blood pressure.  Overdose symptoms include headache, vomiting, high blood pressure, reflex slow heart rate, and cardiac arrhythmias, which may cause a sensation of fullness in the head and tingling of the hands and feet. Contact your doctor or local hospital accident and emergency department immediately. Do this even if there are no signs of discomfort.

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know about your complete medical and medication history to rule out any side effects. Amicet Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness, so do not take alcohol as it causes excessive drowsiness. Also, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you are drowsy. Caution should be exercised if you have any history of liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, asthma, breathing problems, and heart disease while taking Amicet Plus Tablet . This medicine is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety is not established. Limited information is available for the use of the medicine in special populations. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking the medicine.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
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PhenylephrineTranylcypromine
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's can increase the risk of high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Tranylcypromine with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineFurazolidone
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Taking Furazolidone with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's can cause an increase in high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Furazolidone with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. However, if you experience sudden and severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, seizures, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sweating, lightheadedness, fainting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, consult the doctor immediately. It is advised to use Amicet Plus Tablet 10's only after 14 days of stopping Furazolidone.
PhenylephrinePropofol
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Taking Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Propofol may lead to increased levels of Amicet Plus Tablet 10's leading to side effects like high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Propofol is not recommended, but it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSelegiline
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Selegiline with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's together can raise blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Selegiline with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's is not recommended, it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor immediately if you experience any symptoms such as severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, fits, chest pain, nausea or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), speech difficulties, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, and/or fainting Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineSevoflurane
Critical
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Sevoflurane can increase the levels of Amicet Plus Tablet 10's and lead to side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Sevoflurane is not recommended, it can be taken if prescribed by the doctor. Do not discontinue the medications without consulting a doctor.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Using esketamine together with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's may increase side effects (drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
PhenylephrineAmitriptyline
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Amitriptyline with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Amicet Plus Tablet 10's and amitriptyline could interact, but they can still be taken if they are prescribed by a doctor. It is advised to monitor blood pressure regularly. Without consulting a doctor, never stop taking any medications.
PhenylephrineIsocarboxazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Amicet Plus Tablet 10's with Isocarboxazid can result in extremely high blood pressure which may be serious.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Isocarboxazid and Amicet Plus Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction. However, if you develop a sudden, severe headache, blurred vision, confusion, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting, sudden numbness or weakness (particularly on one side of the body), difficulty speaking, fever, sweating, lightheadedness, or fainting, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineClomipramine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Clomipramine and Amicet Plus Tablet 10's together may lead to side effects like increased blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Clomipramine and Amicet Plus Tablet 10's together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, consult the doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.
PhenylephrineErgotamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Amicet Plus Tablet 10's:
Co-administration of Ergotamine and Amicet Plus Tablet 10's, can raise the risk of side effects including high blood pressure.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Amicet Plus Tablet 10's and Ergotamine together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if a doctor has prescribed it. However, if you experience severe abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, numbness or tingling, muscle pain or weakness, blue or purple discoloration of your fingers or toes, pale or cold skin, tightness in your chest, a severe headache, breathing difficulty, irregular heartbeat, vision disturbances, confusion, unclear speech, you should consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Staying hydrated is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate coughs, runny noses, and sneezing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress, which raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies in you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

COUGH AND COLD PREPARATIONS

Amicet Plus Tablet Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
  • Lecope-AD Tablet 10's

    5.76per tablet
  • Amicet-P Tablet 10's

    4.50per tablet
  • Esartan AP Tablet

    3.15per tablet
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Alcohol

Unsafe

Alcohol consumption may increase the risk of side effects. Hence, avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Amicet Plus Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Caution

If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, inform your doctor before taking Amicet Plus Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

If you are breastfeeding, inform your doctor before taking Amicet Plus Tablet . Your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Driving

Unsafe

Amicet Plus Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while using this medicine if you are drowsy.

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Liver

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of liver disease, inform your doctor before taking Amicet Plus Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease, inform your doctor before taking Amicet Plus Tablet . Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Amicet Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established.

FAQs

Amicet Plus Tablet is used to relieve symptoms of a common cold, such as a runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and a blocked nose.
Amicet Plus Tablet works by blocking the action of certain substances responsible for causing allergic reactions.
Amicet Plus Tablet should not be used if you have taken antidepressants in the last 14 days. Inform your doctor about all the prescription, non-prescription, and dietary supplements you are taking to identify any interactions with the Amicet Plus Tablet .
Amicet Plus Tablet is not recommended for use in children below six years of age as the safety and efficacy are not established. Consult your doctor for a suitable alternative if your child needs medication for cold or allergy symptoms.
Take Amicet Plus Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. Swallow the medicine whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or crush it.
Amicet Plus Tablet is not suitable for treating dry cough. It is designed to relieve symptoms of respiratory allergies, colds, and productive coughs. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice; they might recommend a different medication that is more suitable for a dry cough.
The common side effects of Amicet Plus Tablet may include dizziness, drowsiness, nervousness, dry mouth, constipation, and trouble sleeping. However, these symptoms vanish as your body adjusts to the medication. If these symptoms become worse, please consult a doctor for relief.
Amicet Plus Tablet has three key components: levocetirizine, phenylephrine, and ambroxol.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Leeford Healthcare Limited , Leo House, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, Dugri-Dhandra Road, Near Joseph School , Ludhiana-141116.
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