Description
Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup – Lucodryl LC Syrup is a medicine that combines two ingredients: Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate. It is used to help treat a dry cough. Chlorpheniramine Maleate is a medicine that helps with allergies. It can reduce coughing caused by allergies by stopping the action of a substance in the body called histamine. Levodropropizine is a medicine that helps stop coughing by calming down a part of the brain that triggers the cough reflex. It helps lessen coughs caused by allergies by stopping the action of a certain chemical. It helps to stop a runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Uses of Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup
Levodropropizine belongs to the class of cough suppressants that work by blocking the transmission of nerve signals from the cough center in the brain to the muscles that produce cough, thereby decreasing the urge to cough. Chlorpheniramine maleate belongs to the class of antihistamines (anti-allergic drugs) that works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for causing allergic reactions. It helps to provide relief from symptoms of allergy such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. Together, Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup provide relief from cough.
Precaution to use for Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup
It’s good to drink a lot of water when you’re taking this medicine. Remember that this medicine is only for a short time until you get better. So, you shouldn’t use it for a long time without talking to your doctor. It’s important to remember that you should not take medicine on your own or suggest your medicine to someone else. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should talk to their doctor before using this medicine.
Directions to use for Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup
Take Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup as your doctor says, with or without food, for the amount of time they recommend. The amount of medicine you get will depend on your health and how well you react to it. Keep taking this medicine as long as your doctor says you should. If you stop treatment too soon, your symptoms might return and your situation could get worse. Tell your doctor about any other medicines you are using, as some may interact with this medicine or be influenced by it.
Possible Side Effects of Levodropropizine and Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup
The most common side effects are throwing up, not being able to poop, dry mouth, trouble with coordination, feeling dizzy, blurry vision, and having a hard time focusing. Most of these problems go away on their own after a while. If you are worried about any of these side effects, call your doctor right away. This medicine might make you dizzy or sleepy, so don’t drive or do anything that needs your full attention until you see how it affects you. Do not drink alcohol while using this medicine because it can make you feel more dizzy.
