Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Brand Name | Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet |
Salt Composition |
Montelukast (10mg) + Fexofenadine (120mg) |
Strength | 10mg + 120mg |
Product Form | Tablet |
Pack | 10 Tablets in 1 Strip |
Storage | Store below 30°C |
Category |
Antileukotriene and Antihistamine |
SubCategory |
Antileukotriene and Antihistamine |
Country of Origin | India |
Manufacturer |
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
Manufacturer/Marketer Address | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd./Add:255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India |
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Eczema
- Viral infection
- Dizziness
- Cough
- Otitis
- Rash
- Is the Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet effective?
- Can I stop taking the Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet if I start feeling better?
- Can Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet cause weird dreams?
- The use of this medicine may cause neuropsychiatric events including agitation, aggressive, depression, disturbance in attention, insomnia, irritability, memory impairment, suicidal thinking, and behavior
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with liver and kidney impairment
- Coadministration with fruit juice may decrease the effect of this medicine
- Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with phenylketonuria
- Inhaled corticosteroids may be reduced gradually
- You have a history of liver disease
- You are not responding to the treatment
- You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
- You have a history of heart attack
- Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
- Protect from light and heat.
- Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
- Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.
- Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Fexofenadine 120mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms include such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion.
- The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger which is responsible for allergies
- Be cautious while you are driving because the use of this medicine may cause dizziness
- Do not drink alcohol while you are receiving this medicine
- Stop taking this medicine at least three days before you take an allergy test
Medical Description of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Fexofenadine 120mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms include such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing watery eyes, and congestion. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger which is responsible for allergies
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet Uses
It is used in the treatment of allergic conditions.
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet Benefits
Allergic conditions
It is usually caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system that occurs due to the harmless substances in the environment. Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and hives
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet Indication
The Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet is prescribed for the following indications as allergic conditions.
Mechanism of action of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Fexofenadine 120mg is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene which helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.
Fexofenadine is an anti-allergic agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) which are responsible for inflammation and are associated with symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and irritation.
How Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet works
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Fexofenadine 120mg is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene which helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.
Fexofenadine is an anti-allergic agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) which are responsible for inflammation and are associated with symptoms such as itching, redness, swelling, and irritation.
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet Contraindication
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Montelukast and Fexofenadine
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet Side Effects
FAQs for Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Yes, the use of this medicine is considered as effective if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor
No, you should not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better without consulting with your doctor because you may experience withdrawal symptoms like irritability, sweating, and diarrhea
Yes, the use of this medicine may cause nightmares, sleeplessness, and sleepwalking. So, kindly consult with your doctor if these symptoms prolong for long period.
Precautions and general warning of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Alcohol
It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor
Driving or operating machinery
It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine because the use of this medicine may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Pregnancy
It is considered unsafe during pregnancy because it may produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Breast Feeding
It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor
Kidney Problem
The therapy should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Liver Disease
It is considered safe to use this medicine in patients with liver problems. Kindly consult with your doctor.
How to Take Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
The tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not cut or crush the tablet. Take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.
Use of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet in Adult
It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet in children
Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 2 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.
Use of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet in Elderly Patients
Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablets should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.
Other general warnings
Talk to your doctor if
General instructions
Montelukast 10mg and Fexofenadine 120mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms include such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and congestion. The combination of this medicine produces its action by inhibiting the certain chemical messenger which is responsible for allergies
Drug Interaction of Monast FX 10mg/120mg Tablet
Drug-Drug Interaction
Apalutamide
Use alternative drugs because the use of apalutamide will decrease the effect of montelukast by affecting the hepatic or intestinal enzyme metabolism.
Cannabidiol
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol will increase the effect of montelukast by decreasing its metabolism
Dronedarone
The use of dronedarone will increase the effect of montelukast by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme
Alpelisib
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of alpelisib will decrease the effect of montelukast by pharmacodynamic synergism
Isocarboxazid
Use alternative drugs because the use of isocarboxazid increases the effect of Fexofenadine on other
Carbamazepine
Use alternative drugs because the use of carbamazepine will decrease the effect of Fexofenadine by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme metabolism
Lasmiditan
Use alternative drug because the use of lasmiditan increases the effect of Fexofenadine by the P-glycoprotein efflux transporter
Gabapentin
Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine either increases the effect of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism
Drug-Food Interaction
Kindly avoid consuming grapefruit juice while you are using this medicine because the juice may increase the plasma concentration of this medicine
Drug-Disease Interaction
Neuropsychiatric disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine is associated with neuropsychiatric events
Liver disorder
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine may cause cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver-injury
Pulmonary disorders
Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of pulmonary disorders because the patients with asthma are on therapy with this medicine with eosinophilia.
Renal/liver disease
Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine is converted by the liver to an active metabolite and excreted in the urine so patients with renal and liver disease may be at higher risk for adverse effects
Over Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.
Missed Dose
Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).
Storage and Disposal
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