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Montlevo Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Montlevo Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Montlevo Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Common side effects of Montlevo Tablet include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Montlevo Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Montlevo Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Montlevo Tablet related warnings talks about Montlevo Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Montlevo Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montlevo Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease.
Drug interactions for Montlevo Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Montlevo Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montlevo Tablet 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 Montlevo Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Montlevo. If you are pregnant, do not take Montlevo without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Montlevo Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Montlevo may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Montlevo Tablet on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montlevo on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Montlevo Tablet on the Liver?
Information about safety of Montlevo for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montlevo Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montlevo on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montlevo will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Montlevo Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montlevo Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montlevo Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montlevo Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Montlevo Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Montlevo Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montlevo Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Montlevo Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montlevo Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montlevo Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
There is no fixed rule to take this Medicine], this drug can be taken at any time of the day as per doctor's instructions. However, taking it in the evening is more advisable because this drug can cause sleepiness and drowsiness. Activities such as driving and operating heavy machinery should be avoided after taking this Montlevo to prevent accidents and injuries.
No, taking Montlevo 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.
No, Montlevo is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Montlevo can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Absorption of Montlevo is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.
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