Mekcet M Tablet Benefits & Uses

Mekcet M Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Asthma

Mekcet M Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 4 mg montelukast and 2.5 mg levocetirizine
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine

Mekcet M Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mekcet M Tablet is used -

Common

Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Joint pain
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting

Mekcet M Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Mekcet M Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Mekcet M can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.

Severe
Is the use of Mekcet M Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Mekcet M may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Mekcet M Tablet on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Mekcet M on kidneys.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mekcet M Tablet on the Liver?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mekcet M on the liver, information on safety of Mekcet M for liver is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Mekcet M Tablet on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Mekcet M on the heart, information on safety of Mekcet M for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Mekcet M Tablet with Other Drugs

Mekcet M Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Mekcet M Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mekcet M Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Mekcet M Tablet

Is this Mekcet M Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Mekcet M Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mekcet M Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Mekcet M Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Mekcet M Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Mekcet M Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Mekcet M Tablet

There is no information on the effects of taking Mekcet M Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Mekcet M Tablet

Information about the interaction of Mekcet M Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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Smpc [Internet]: montelukast sodium. Aurobindo Pharma

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