Formicet LM Tablet

formicet lm tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier.

formicet lm 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 healthcare team 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 the mouth, headache, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. 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 may 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 worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease.

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What is FORMICET LM?

• FORMICET LM contains active ingredients Levocetirizine and Montelukast
• Levocetirizine is an antiallergic agent
• Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances called leukotrienes

Warning & Precautions

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

• Are allergic to Levocetirizine or Montelukast or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
• Suffer from severe kidney failure
• Suffer from epilepsy or are in any other way at risk of suffering with fits

formicet tablet uses

• Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
• Treatment of Hay fever
• Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

BENEFITS OF FORMICET-LM TABLET

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
formicet lm tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Hay fever
Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. The only difference is that in hay fever, these symptoms are not produced due to a virus but are simply allergic responses of our body to allergens (allergy causing agents such as pollen). Formicet-LM Tablet is used to provide relief from these symptoms of hay fever. It works by blocking the release of the chemical substance responsible for producing such allergy symptoms. formicet lm tablet is a safe medicine which helps treat hay fever and makes us feel at ease.

In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
formicet lm tablet is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

SIDE EFFECTS OF FORMICET-LM 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 formicet lm tablet

• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Skin rash
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting

HOW TO USE FORMICET-LM 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. formicet lm tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW FORMICET-LM TABLET WORKS

formicet lm tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Anti-asthma medicines
Aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines
Phenobarbital or phenytoin, used for treatment of epilepsy
Rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis and some other infections

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take formicet lm tablet exactly as your doctor has told you
You should swallow the tablet whole with water
If you suffer from mild to moderate kidney failure, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose according to the severity of your kidney disease
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the complaints

If you take more FORMICET LM

If you have taken more FORMICET LM than you should, you may experience the following symptoms: confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, feeling unwell, dilation of the pupils, itching, restlessness, drowsiness, sleepiness, fast heartbeat, shaking and difficulty passing urine, Contact your doctor immediately

If you forget to take FORMICET LM

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Skip the missed dose and take the next tablet at the usual time

If you stop taking FORMICET LM

Consult your doctor before you stop taking this medication

STORAGE:

Keep out of the reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)