Alvicet-M 5mg/60mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is alvicet-m 5mg/60mg tablet used for?
Alvicet-M 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination of Levocetirizine (an antihistamine) and Ambroxol (a mucolytic). It is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes, and also helps loosen mucus in productive cough. It works by blocking histamine and thinning phlegm.
- Generic Name: Levocetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Sigman Wellness
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ alvicet-m 5mg/60mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, urticaria, productive cough with mucus
Off-label uses: Chronic idiopathic urticaria, asthma adjunct
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Levocetirizine + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amicet |
| Manufacturer | Sigman Wellness |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Mucolytic |
| 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
Levocetirizine: Selective H1-receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway secretion and mucociliary clearance
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take alvicet-m 5mg/60mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of alvicet-m 5mg/60mg tablet
โ Common Side Effects
- Somnolence
- Fatigue
- Dry mouth
- Nausea
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Severe allergic reactions
- Angioedema
- Hepatotoxicity (rare)
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Tachycardia
- Palpitations
- Seizures
- Thrombocytopenia
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased sedation and dizziness |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
| MAO Inhibitors | Major | Risk of hypertensive crisis |
๐จ Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
โก Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- Cimetidine
- Ritonavir
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Theophylline
- Antibiotics
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to levocetirizine, ambroxol, or any excipients; severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min)
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Renal function, CNS depression, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Levocetirizine: Excreted in milk, use with caution; Ambroxol: Excreted in milk, likely safe
๐ Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive treatment; gastric lavage if recent; monitor CNS and respiratory function
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose; do not double dose
๐จโโ๏ธ Reviewed by Expert
โญ User Reviews
This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.
Found this to be a helpful product. Good results.
Effective and reliable. Worked as expected.