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Montelast L(Morepen) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Montelast L(Morepen) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Montelast L(Morepen) depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Montelast L(Morepen) include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montelast L(Morepen) go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Montelast L(Morepen)'s effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montelast L(Morepen) has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montelast L(Morepen) related warnings section.
Montelast L(Morepen) is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Montelast L(Morepen) have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Montelast L(Morepen), it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Montelast L(Morepen) is used -
Common
Is the use of Montelast L(Morepen) safe for pregnant women?
Montelast L can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montelast L(Morepen) safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Montelast L. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Montelast L(Morepen) on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montelast L on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Montelast L will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Montelast L(Morepen) on the Liver?
Information about safety of Montelast L for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montelast L(Morepen) on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montelast L on the heart, information on safety of Montelast L for the heart is unavailable.
Montelast L(Morepen) 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 Montelast L(Morepen) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montelast L(Morepen) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Montelast L(Morepen) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Montelast L(Morepen) can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Montelast L(Morepen) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Montelast L(Morepen) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montelast L(Morepen)
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Montelast L(Morepen) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montelast L(Morepen)
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Montelast L(Morepen).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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