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Montu L is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Montu L have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montu L. 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.
Montu L also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Montu L normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Montu L's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Montu L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Montu L related warnings section.
Montu L is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Montu L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Montu L is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
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 Montu L is used -
Common
Is the use of Montu L safe for pregnant women?
Montu 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 Montu L safe during breastfeeding?
Montu L should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Montu L on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Montu L for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montu L on the Liver?
Information about safety of Montu L for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montu L on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montu L on the heart, information on safety of Montu L for the heart is unavailable.
Montu L 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 Montu L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montu L habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Montu L has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montu L you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Montu L only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montu L cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Montu L
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Montu L with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montu L
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Montu L with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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