Solvin-OD Tablet SR (Levocetirizine + Pseudoephedrine) | Used for Allergy Symptoms & Nasal Congestion

Precaution

Allergy to the Ingredients

Do not take Solvin-OD if you have previously experienced an allergic reaction to Levocetirizine, Pseudoephedrine, or any ingredient in the medicine.

High Blood Pressure

Pseudoephedrine can affect blood pressure and heart rate. Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure before using this medicine.

Heart Disease

Inform your healthcare professional if you have heart disease or other cardiovascular problems because Pseudoephedrine may require additional monitoring.

Glaucoma

Tell your doctor if you have glaucoma, particularly narrow-angle glaucoma, before taking this medicine.

Thyroid Problems

Patients with thyroid disease should inform their healthcare professional before using Pseudoephedrine-containing medicines.

Diabetes

Pseudoephedrine may require additional caution in people with diabetes. Discuss its use with your doctor before treatment.

Kidney Problems

Levocetirizine is substantially eliminated through the kidneys, and Solvin-OD should be used cautiously in people with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be required, and severe kidney disease may require avoiding the product.

Difficulty Passing Urine

Inform your doctor if you have an enlarged prostate or difficulty urinating because Pseudoephedrine may worsen urinary symptoms.

Pregnancy

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. Use this medicine only when recommended by a healthcare professional.

Breastfeeding

Consult your doctor before taking Solvin-OD while breastfeeding to determine whether it is appropriate.

Usage 

• Take Solvin-OD Tablet SR exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Swallow the sustained-release tablet whole with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet because it is an extended-release formulation.
• Take the medicine at the recommended time and dose.
• Do not take more than the prescribed amount.
• Avoid taking additional cold, allergy, or decongestant medicines without checking with a healthcare professional.
• Avoid alcohol if the medicine causes drowsiness or dizziness.
• Drink adequate fluids unless your doctor has advised fluid restriction.

Uses

Allergic Rhinitis

Solvin-OD is used to relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal itching, and watery eyes.

Nasal Congestion

Pseudoephedrine helps reduce swelling inside the nasal passages, providing relief from nasal stuffiness and congestion.

Sneezing

Levocetirizine helps reduce sneezing associated with allergic reactions.

Runny Nose

The antihistamine component helps reduce excessive nasal discharge associated with allergies.

Watery or Itchy Eyes

Levocetirizine may help relieve watery, itchy, or red eyes associated with allergic conditions.

Throat Irritation Related to Allergies

The medicine may help reduce throat irritation when it occurs as part of an allergic response.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

• Headache
• Dry mouth
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Restlessness
• Tiredness
• Sleepiness

Less Common Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Difficulty sleeping
• Increased alertness or nervousness
• Increased heart rate
• Stomach discomfort
• Difficulty passing urine in susceptible individuals

Serious Side Effects

Seek medical attention if you develop severe allergic reactions, significant difficulty breathing, chest pain, a very fast or irregular heartbeat, severe headache, or other serious symptoms.

FAQs

1. What is Solvin-OD Tablet SR?

Solvin-OD Tablet SR is a combination medicine containing Levocetirizine 5mg and Pseudoephedrine 120mg. It is used for allergy symptoms associated with nasal congestion.

2. What is Solvin-OD Tablet SR used for?

It is used to relieve symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, throat irritation, and nasal congestion caused by allergies.

3. How does Solvin-OD work?

Levocetirizine blocks histamine activity, while Pseudoephedrine reduces swelling in the nasal passages and helps relieve congestion.

4. Can Solvin-OD cause drowsiness?

Yes. Levocetirizine may cause sleepiness or tiredness in some people. Avoid driving until you know how the medicine affects you.

5. Can I take Solvin-OD with food?

Yes. Solvin-OD Tablet SR may generally be taken with or without food.

6. Can I crush or chew Solvin-OD Tablet SR?

No. Because it is a sustained-release tablet, it should be swallowed whole and should not be crushed or chewed.

7. Can I take Solvin-OD with other cold medicines?

Do not combine it with other cold, allergy, or decongestant medicines without consulting a healthcare professional.

8. Who should use Solvin-OD with caution?

People with high blood pressure, heart disease, glaucoma, diabetes, thyroid disease, kidney disease, or difficulty passing urine should inform their doctor before using it.

Interactions

MAO Inhibitors

Do not use Pseudoephedrine-containing medicines with monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs) or within the recommended period after stopping an MAOI, unless specifically advised by a healthcare professional.

Blood Pressure Medicines

Pseudoephedrine may affect blood pressure and can interact with certain medicines used to control blood pressure. Inform your doctor about all antihypertensive medicines you take.

Sedatives and Tranquilizers

Medicines that cause drowsiness, including sedatives, tranquilizers, sleeping medicines, and some other antihistamines, may increase drowsiness when combined with Levocetirizine.

Alcohol

Alcohol may increase drowsiness and impaired alertness associated with the antihistamine component. Avoid or limit alcohol while taking this medicine.

Other Cold and Allergy Medicines

Avoid combining Solvin-OD with other cold, allergy, or decongestant products without professional advice because they may contain similar ingredients or produce additive effects.

Stimulant Medicines

Certain stimulant medicines, including some medicines used for ADHD or weight management, may interact with Pseudoephedrine and increase cardiovascular or nervous-system effects.

Antidepressants

Inform your doctor if you take antidepressants, particularly medicines that affect blood pressure, heart rate, or the central nervous system. Some combinations may require monitoring.

Caffeine

Large amounts of caffeine may increase nervousness, restlessness, or other side effects associated with Pseudoephedrine.