Montezine: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Montezine Benefits & Uses

Montezine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Asthma

Montezine Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 4 mg montelukast and 2.5 mg levocetirizine
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine

Montezine Related Warnings

Is the use of Montezine safe for pregnant women?

Montezine shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Montezine safe during breastfeeding?

Montezine may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Montezine on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Montezine for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Montezine on the Liver?

Information about safety of Montezine for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Montezine on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montezine on the heart, information on safety of Montezine for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Montezine with Other Drugs

Montezine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Montezine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Montezine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Montezine

Is this Montezine habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Montezine has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Montezine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Montezine should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Montezine for mental disorders.

No

Montezine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Montezine

There is no information on the effects of taking Montezine with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Montezine

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Montezine.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Montezine

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Montezine with montelukast?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Montezine 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Montezine a decongestant?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Montezine is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Montezine?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Montezine 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Montezine cause weight gain?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

No, taking Montezine 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 Montezine.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Montezine work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Montezine 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).