Monohist: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Monohist Information

Monohist, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Monohist have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Monohist is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.

The most common side effects of Monohist are Throat Irritation, Constipation, Heartburn. Some other side effects of Monohist have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Monohist are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Monohist's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Monohist related warnings talks about Monohist's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Monohist is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction are examples of such conditions. The section on Monohist contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Monohist have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Monohist is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Monohist Benefits & Uses
Monohist Dosage & How to Take
Monohist Side Effects
Monohist Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Monohist with Other Drugs
Monohist Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Monohist
Monohist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Monohist Benefits & Uses

Monohist is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Monohist 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: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Salbutamol (1 mg) Ambroxol (15 mg) Guaifenesin (50 mg)/5ml, for course duration follow doctor advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Salbutamol (1 mg) Ambroxol (15 mg) Guaifenesin (50 mg)/5ml, for course duration follow doctor advice
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Salbutamol (1 mg) Ambroxol (15 mg) Guaifenesin (50 mg)/5ml, for course duration follow doctor advice
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 ml Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Salbutamol (1 mg) Ambroxol (15 mg) Guaifenesin (50 mg)/5ml, for course duration follow doctor advice

Monohist Related Warnings

Is the use of Monohist safe for pregnant women?

Monohist may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Monohist again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Monohist safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Monohist. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Monohist on the Kidneys?

Using Monohist does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Monohist on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Monohist on the liver.
What is the effect of Monohist on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Monohist for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Monohist with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amoxicillin

Cefuroxime

Erythromycin

Moderate

Mild

Monohist Contraindications

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

Diabetes
Potassium Deficiency
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Asthma
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Asthma
Smoking Addiction

Frequently asked Questions about Monohist

Is this Monohist habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Monohist.

Monohist Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Monohist

It is safe to take Monohist with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monohist

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Monohist with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Monohist

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Monohist after prednisone?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Monohist can be taken after prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. You are advised to take only prescribed doses.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Monohist without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Monohist is a prescription drug, hence do not take Monohist without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Monohist after paracetamol?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Monohist can be taken after paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Monohist cause headache?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Monohist causes a headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Monohist affect blood pressure?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, Monohist affects the blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) but this occurs only in a few cases who are taking more than recommended doses.