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Monteflo, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Monteflo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Monteflo 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Monteflo also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Monteflo are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Monteflo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Monteflo related warnings talks about Monteflo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Monteflo 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, Monteflo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Monteflo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Monteflo 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 Monteflo safe for pregnant women?
Monteflo can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Monteflo safe during breastfeeding?
Monteflo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Monteflo on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Monteflo on kidney, information on safety of Monteflo for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Monteflo on the Liver?
Side effects of Monteflo on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Monteflo on the Heart?
Information about safety of Monteflo for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Monteflo 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 Monteflo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Monteflo habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Monteflo is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Monteflo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Monteflo should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Monteflo in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Monteflo
There is no information on the effects of taking Monteflo with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Monteflo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Monteflo with alcohol will be.
Monteflo is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
Yes, Monteflo 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, Monteflo 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.
No, Monteflo is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Take Monteflo as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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