Lizovel Complete Tablet

Introduction Lizovel Complete Tablet is used to treat common cold symptoms. It provides temporary relief from stuffiness in the nose. It also relieve allergy symptoms like a runny nose and watery eyes. Lizovel Complete Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in mouth, insomnia, restlessness, fatigue, and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It can also cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make dizziness worse. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. Uses of Lizovel Complete Tablet Common cold symptoms Benefits of Lizovel Complete Tablet In Common cold symptoms Lizovel Complete Tablet is a combination of medicines that effectively relieves symptoms of common cold such as blocked nose, runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and congestion or stuffiness. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for air to move in and out. It shrinks the blood vessels and provides rapid relief that lasts for several hours. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. Taking this medicine enables you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms. Side effects of Lizovel Complete Tablet Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Lizovel Complete Nausea Diarrhea Vomiting Dryness in mouth Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping) Allergic reaction Restlessness Fatigue Dizziness Sleepiness Increased liver enzymes Headache How to use Lizovel Complete Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lizovel Complete Tablet is to be taken with food. How Lizovel Complete Tablet works Lizovel Complete Tablet is a combination of five medicines: Caffeine, Cetirizine, Nimesulide, Paracetamol and Phenylephrine, which relieves aches and fever associated with cold. Caffeine is a stimulant which decreases sleepiness caused by Cetirizine. Cetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Nimesulide is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). It works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers that cause pain and inflammation (redness and swelling). Paracetamol is an analgesic (pain reliever) and an antipyretic (fever reducer) which also blocks the release of certain chemical messengers in the brain that cause pain and fever. Phenylephrine is a decongestant which narrows the small blood vessels providing relief from congestion or stuffiness in the nose. Safety Advice Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Lizovel Complete Tablet. Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Lizovel Complete Tablet is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor. Breastfeeding CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Information regarding the use of Lizovel Complete Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. Driving UNSAFE Lizovel Complete Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney CAUTION Lizovel Complete Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Lizovel Complete Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Use of Lizovel Complete Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. Liver UNSAFE Lizovel Complete Tablet is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.