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Monast Lc is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Monast Lc have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Monast Lc depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Monast Lc are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Monast Lc go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Monast Lc has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Monast Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Monast Lc related warnings section.
Monast Lc is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Monast Lc may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Monast Lc is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Monast Lc is used -
Common
Is the use of Monast Lc safe for pregnant women?
Monast Lc shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Monast Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Monast Lc may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Monast Lc should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Monast Lc on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Monast Lc for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Monast Lc on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Monast Lc on the liver, information on safety of Monast Lc for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Monast Lc on the Heart?
Side effects of Monast Lc on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Monast 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 Monast Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monast Lc habit forming or addictive?
Monast Lc does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Monast Lc, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Monast Lc can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Monast Lc is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Monast Lc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Monast Lc
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Monast Lc together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monast Lc
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Monast Lc and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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