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Montas L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. The alternative uses of Montas L have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montas L. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Montas L include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montas L are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Montas L has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montas L has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montas L related warnings section.
Montas L is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Montas L with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Montas L, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Montas L 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 Montas L safe for pregnant women?
Montas L has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Montas L without medical advice.
Is the use of Montas L safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Montas L. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Montas L on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montas L on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Montas L on the Liver?
Side effects of Montas L on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Montas L on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montas L on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montas L will cause side effects on heart or not.
Montas 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 Montas L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montas L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montas L is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montas L, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Montas L can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Montas L only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montas L cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Montas L
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Montas L and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montas L
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Montas L with alcohol will be.
Yes, Montas L 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.
Discontinuation of Montas L on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Montas L 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.
Montas L 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).
Montas L 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.
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