Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet
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Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion or stiffness. It also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to cough out.
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg 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 stomach upset, dryness in mouth, headache, fatigue, and allergic reaction. 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. This medicine 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.Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney and liver diseases. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking this medicine.
03Uses
Cough
04How To Use
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. Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and ambroxol which relieve cough. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that treats runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Benefits
In Cough
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet also relieves allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.
08Side Effects
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
Allergic reaction
Sleepiness
Fatigue
Headache
Dryness in mouth
Upset stomach
09Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:UNSAFE
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:CAUTION
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:CAUTION
Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
This combination medicine helps relieve runny nose, sneezing and productive cough.
Drink extra fluids to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.
Use caution while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Stop taking Abiliv A 5mg/60mg Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
Inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 14 days.
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