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Montelar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Montelar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Montelar 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Montelar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montelar 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.
It is also important to note that Montelar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Montelar related warnings talks about Montelar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Montelar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Montelar have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Montelar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Montelar 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 Montelar safe for pregnant women?
Montelar shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Montelar safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Montelar may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Montelar should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Montelar on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Montelar on kidneys.
What is the effect of Montelar on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Montelar on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Montelar will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Montelar on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montelar on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montelar will cause side effects on heart or not.
Montelar 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 Montelar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montelar habit forming or addictive?
Montelar does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montelar. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Montelar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Montelar in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Montelar
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Montelar together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montelar
Information about the interaction of Montelar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Montelar 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).
Montelar 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.
Yes, Montelar can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
No, taking Montelar does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Montelar 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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