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Montek Lc is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. The alternative uses of Montek Lc have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montek Lc. 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.
Common side effects of Montek Lc include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Montek Lc are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Montek Lc's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Montek Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Montek Lc since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Montek Lc have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Montek Lc is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montek 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Montek Lc is used -
Common
Is the use of Montek Lc safe for pregnant women?
Montek 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 Montek Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Montek LC may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Montek Lc on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montek LC on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Montek LC will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Montek Lc on the Liver?
Information about safety of Montek LC for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montek Lc on the Heart?
Side effects of Montek LC on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Montek 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 Montek Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montek Lc habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Montek Lc.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Montek Lc as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Montek Lc is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montek Lc is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montek Lc
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Montek Lc, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montek Lc
Information about the interaction of Montek Lc and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Montek LC is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Montek LC 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).
Montek 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.
Yes, Montek LC can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Montek LC 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.
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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Lukair® (montelukast sodium)
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Smpc [Internet]: montelukast sodium. Aurobindo Pharma
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