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Montovent Lc, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Montovent Lc also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montovent Lc. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Montovent Lc also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Montovent Lc are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Montovent Lc's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Montovent Lc related warnings talks about Montovent Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Montovent Lc since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Montovent Lc have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Montovent Lc, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Montovent Lc is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Montovent Lc safe for pregnant women?
Montovent Lc should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Montovent Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Montovent Lc may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Montovent Lc should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Montovent Lc on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montovent Lc on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Montovent Lc on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montovent Lc on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Montovent Lc on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montovent Lc on the heart, information on safety of Montovent Lc for the heart is unavailable.
Montovent Lc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Montovent Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montovent Lc habit forming or addictive?
Montovent Lc does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montovent Lc. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Montovent Lc should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Montovent Lc for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montovent Lc
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Montovent Lc with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montovent Lc
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Montovent Lc.
Montovent Lc works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Montovent Lc to prevent accidents and injuries.
Although, Montovent Lc is classified as a non-drowsy antihistamine, but it can still cause drowsiness in some people. If you are taking this drug and feeling drowsy, then you are recommended not to drive or use heavy machinery. Please consult your doctor if you experience any unwanted effects.
Yes, Montovent Lc can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Montovent Lc can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
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