Description
Uses
Side effects
Dosage
Formulation of Montek Tab
Levocetirizine and Montelukast
Description of Montek Tab
Montek Tab is primarily used to manage various allergic conditions. It is a combination medicine that belongs to the class of antihistamines and leukotriene receptor antagonists. In addition to managing allergic skin conditions, Montek Tablet is also used to manage sneezing and runny nose due to allergies, as well as hay fever. These additional uses help to provide relief from the symptoms associated with these conditions. Before starting this medicine, it’s important to consult your doctor, who will advise on the correct dosage and frequency based on your specific needs. Make sure you inform your doctor about any pre-existing diseases or ongoing medication before you start taking this medicine.
Uses of Montek Tab
Montek Tab is an allergy medicine used to treat hay fever/rhinitis, seasonal allergies, bronchial asthma, exercise-induced bronchospasm, urticaria, eczema, and food allergy. It alleviates symptoms in patients with allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, breathing difficulty, itchy skin and congestion. The main ingredients of this medication are levocetirizine and montelukast. Levocetirizine is a low-sedating, long-acting H1-receptor antagonist that makes allergy symptoms like sneezing and watery eyes disappear. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist, and it helps by opening up the airways, so breathing becomes easier.Montek Tab significantly reduces the allergic response and removes breathing difficulties (in patients with asthma), allowing people to carry on with their daily physical activities. It also helps the appearance by ridding the skin of any rashes or spots. Depending on your symptoms, you may take the medication, and it usually doesn’t present with many notable adverse effects.
Side effects of Montek Tab
Adolescents and Adults 15 years of age and older: In placebo-controlled clinical trials, Montek has been evaluated for safety in approximately 2600 adolescent and adult patients of 15 years and older, the following adverse experiences reported with Montek occurred in greater than or equal to 1% of patients.
- General: Asthenia/fatigue, Fever, Pain
- Gastrointestinal: Dyspepsia, Gastroenteritis; Nervous
- System/Psychiatric: Dizziness, Headache
- Respiratory System: Congestion, Cough, Influenza
- Skin: Rash; Laboratory adverse experiences: ALT increase, AST increase, Pyuria.
Paediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: In paediatric patients receiving montelukast, the following events occurred with a frequency of 2% are diarrhoea, laryngitis, pharyngitis, nausea, otitis, sinusitis, and viral infection. With prolonged treatment, the adverse profile did not change significantly.
Benefits of Montek Tab
- Comprehensive Allergy Relief: Effectively manages both respiratory and skin allergies.
- Asthma Control: Helps prevent asthma attacks and improves overall breathing.
- Convenient Dosage: Once-daily dosing makes it easy to incorporate into a daily routine.
- Combination Therapy: The combination of montelukast and levocetirizine provides dual action against allergies and asthma.
Dosage
- Adults and Adolescents (15 years and older): The usual dose is one tablet daily, preferably in the evening.
Children (6 to 14 years): Dosage may vary based on the child’s weight and severity of symptoms. Consult a pediatrician for appropriate dosing
Drug Interaction
Montek LC Tablet interacts with the following medicines:
- Antihistamines: Medicines like diphenhydramine and cetirizine can potentially enhance the drowsiness effect of Montek LC Tablet.
- Antacids: When taken together with Montek LC Tablet, antacids like aluminium hydroxide
and magnesium hydroxide can decrease the absorption of levocetirizine,
reducing its effectiveness. - Anti-fungal Medications: Medicines such as ketoconazole or itraconazole may
increase the plasma concentration of levocetirizine.
Storage
- Store Montek LC Tablet at room temperature, ideally below 25 degrees Celsius.
- Place it in a dry place, away from direct light and moisture.
- Keep the medicine out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.
Ensure you use the tablet before the expiry date printed on the packaging.