Montair LC is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Montair LC have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Montair LC depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Montair LC also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montair LC are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Montair LC's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Montair LC related warnings talks about Montair LC's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Montair LC can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montair LC in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Montair LC may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Montair LC is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Montair 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 Montair LC safe for pregnant women?
Montair LC can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montair LC safe during breastfeeding?
Montair LC should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Montair LC on kidneys.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Montair LC on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Montair LC will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montair LC on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montair LC will cause side effects on heart or not.
Montair 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 Montair LC unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montair LC habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Montair LC.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montair LC, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Montair LC can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Montair 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 Montair LC in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Montair LC
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Montair LC together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montair LC
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Montair LC with alcohol will be.
Yes, Montair LC 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.
Yes, Montair LC is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
Montair LC is the brand name of levocetirizine. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called antihistamine (H1 receptor blocker). It is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, sneezing and other types of allergies.
No, taking Montair LC does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Montair LC.
Although, Montair 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.
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