Mont Lev 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mont Lev is used -
Common
Is the use of Mont Lev safe for pregnant women?
Mont Lev 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 Mont Lev safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Mont Lev may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Mont Lev should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Mont Lev on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Mont Lev on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Mont Lev will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Mont Lev on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mont Lev on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Mont Lev on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Mont Lev on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Mont Lev 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 Mont Lev unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mont Lev habit forming or addictive?
Mont Lev is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mont Lev as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Mont Lev should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Mont Lev is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Mont Lev
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Mont Lev with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mont Lev
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Mont Lev with alcohol.
Mont Lev can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
Mont Lev 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).
Yes, Mont Lev can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Yes, Mont Lev can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
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 Mont Lev to prevent accidents and injuries.
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