Montostat, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Montostat have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Montostat is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Montostat also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montostat go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Montostat has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montostat has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montostat related warnings section.
Montostat can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montostat in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Montostat may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Montostat is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Montostat 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Montostat safe for pregnant women?
Montostat should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Montostat safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Montostat may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Montostat should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Montostat on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Montostat for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montostat on the Liver?
Side effects of Montostat on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Montostat on the Heart?
Information about safety of Montostat for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Montostat 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 Montostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montostat habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Montostat.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Montostat as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Montostat is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montostat cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Montostat
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Montostat and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montostat
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Montostat with alcohol will be.
Yes, Montostat 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.
Montostat 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.
Montostat 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.
No, Montostat is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Montostat can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
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