Brand Name Montelast L Tablet
Salt Composition

Montelukast (10mg) + Levocetirizine (5mg)

Strength 10mg + 5mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Antileukotriene and Antihistamine

SubCategory

Antileukotriene and Antihistamine

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Morepen Laboratories Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Morepen Laboratories Ltd,409, Antriksh Bhawan, 22 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001
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    Medical Description of Montelast L Tablet

    Montelast L Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier.


    Montelast L Tablet Uses

    It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, and allergic conditions.


    Montelast L 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

    Allergic rhinitis

    It is also called hay fever. It is an allergic reaction that causes sneezing, congestion, an itchy nose, and a sore throat. It usually occurs when your body’s immune system reacts with an irritant in the air like pollen, pet dander, mold, and insects.


    Montelast L Tablet Indication

    The Montelast L Tablet is prescribed for the following indications as allergic rhinitis and allergic conditions.


    Mechanism of action of Montelast L Tablet

    Montelast L Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast, a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.

    Levocetirizine is an anti-histamine agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) and helps to treat allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes in your body.


    How Montelast L Tablet works

    Montelast L Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg is a combination of two medicines. Montelukast, a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.

    Levocetirizine is an anti-histamine agent that produces its action by inhibiting certain chemical messengers (histamine) and helps to treat allergic symptoms like itching, swelling, and rashes in your body.


    Montelast L Tablet Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Montelukast and Levocetirizine
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with a history of kidney impairment


    Montelast L Tablet Side Effects

    • Headache
    • Eczema
    • Viral infection
    • Dizziness
    • Cough
    • Otitis
    • Rash
    • Dry mouth
    • Diarrhea
    • Bronchospasm
    • Stomach pain
    • Drowsiness
    • Hypotension
    • Tremor


    FAQs for Montelast L Tablet

    •  Is the Montelast L Tablet effective? 

    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

    • Can I stop taking the Montelast L Tablet if I start feeling better?

    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

    • Can Montelast L Tablet cause weird dreams?

    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 Montelast L 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 safe during pregnancy because it does not produce harmful effects on the fetus. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Breast Feeding

    It is considered unsafe to use this medicine during breastfeeding because it may 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

    The therapy should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Montelast L Tablet

    The tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking this medicine. 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 Montelast L 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 Montelast L Tablet in children

    Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 2 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Montelast L Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Montelast L Tablet 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

    • Avoid consuming alcohol due to the increased risk of developing drowsiness
    • The use of this medicine may cause CNS depression and urinary retention
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with phenylketonuria
    • Inhaled corticosteroids may be reduced gradually


    Talk to your doctor if

    • 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


    General instructions

    Montelukast 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching. The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier.


    Drug Interaction of Montelast L 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 levocetirizine on other

    Lasmiditan

    Use alternative drug because the use of lasmiditan increases the effect of levocetirizine 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

    The use of alcohol may increase the nervous system side effects of levocetirizine such as dizziness, drowsiness, and difficulty in concentrating

    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 impairment

    The use of this medicine is contraindicated in patients with end-stage kidney disease and patients undergoing hemodialysis

    Urinary retention

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine may lead to urinary retention.


    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

    • 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.


    Fast Tag

    • Montelast L Tablet contains Montelukast 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg is a combination of two medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as watery eyes, runny nose, sneezing, and itching.
    • The combination of this medicine produces its action by reducing the inflammation in your airways and makes you breathe easier.
    • 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