alcicold-plus tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
What is alcicold-plus tablet used for?
Alerfix Total Tablet SR (Ambroxol + Levocetirizine) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Ambroxol (60mg) + Levocetirizine (2.5mg), which Ambroxol increases mucus clearance by stimulating surfactant production and redu. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Ambroxol + Levocetirizine
- Manufacturer: Alicia Healthcare
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alcicold-plus tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, urticaria, productive cough with mucus hypersecretion
Off-label uses: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with mucus hypersecretion
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Ambroxol + Levocetirizine |
| Brand Name | Alerfix Total Tablet SR |
| Manufacturer | Alicia Healthcare |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Mucolytic + Antihistamine |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Ambroxol increases mucus clearance by stimulating surfactant production and reducing mucus viscosity; Levocetirizine selectively inhibits peripheral H1 receptors, reducing histamine-mediated allergic responses.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alcicold-plus tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alcicold-plus tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Fatigue
- Headache
- Nausea
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Hepatotoxicity
- Seizures
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Palpitations
- Urinary retention
- Blurred vision
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| CNS depressants | Major | Increased sedation and CNS depression |
| MAO inhibitors | Major | Increased anticholinergic and CNS effects |
| Anticholinergics | Moderate | Additive anticholinergic effects |
| Other antihistamines | Moderate | Increased antihistamine side effects |
| Cimetidine | Minor | Possible increased levocetirizine levels |
| Ritonavir | Minor | Possible increased levocetirizine levels |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- MAO inhibitors
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Other antihistamines
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Ritonavir
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions.
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase CNS depression; avoid concurrent use.
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min), pregnancy (first trimester for ambroxol)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS effects, allergic symptoms
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; caution advised
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent ingestion; monitor for CNS depression and anticholinergic effects
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered unless near next dose; do not double dose.