Montina L Strip Of 10 Tablets
Medical Description
Montina-L tablet is a medication used to treat allergic rhinitis symptoms such as a runny and stuffy nose, blockage in the airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and other allergic symptoms. It is a combination medicine that contains montelukast and levocetirizine. Montina-L tablet works by blocking the production of chemicals responsible for causing the allergy, which helps ease breathing by reducing airway inflammation.
Montina L tablets should be taken as prescribed by your doctor for the prescribed duration. You can take this medicine with or without food. Your doctor may advise you to take the Montina L tablet, preferably at bedtime. Inform your doctor about all the medicines and supplements you are taking if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Other tablets with montelukast and levocetirizine include Montek Lc tablet, Montair Lc tablet, Levocet M tablet, Telekast L tablet, and Levozet M tablet.
While taking this medicine, you should rinse your nose regularly to remove the allergen from your nasal passage. As a precautionary measure, you should avoid exposure to particular allergens you are aware of or suspect are triggering your allergy.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹68.85 |
You Save | ₹7.65 (10% on MRP) |
Contains | Levocetirizine(5.0 Mg) + Montelukast(10.0 Mg) |
Uses | Allergic rhinitis |
Side effects | Weakness, rash, sleepiness, headache, cough, dry mouth |
Therapy | ANTI-ALLERGIC |
Uses of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Contraindications of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- If you are allergic to this medicine or any of the ingredients of this medicine like Levocetirizine, Cetirizine or Montelukast.
- If you have kidney problems or are undergoing dialysis.
- If you are unable to digest lactose and glucose (galactose intolerance).
Side effects of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Cough
- Dizziness
- Drowsiness
Precautions and Warnings of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You are taking medicines for allergies (corticosteroids) like Prednisone and Prednisolone.
- You are already taking painkillers like aspirin, as it can increase the risk of asthma.
- You experience a rash or breathing difficulty.
- You are suffering from a psychiatric illness.
- This medicine can cause anxiety, aggression, lack of sleep and suicidal thoughts. In case you experience any of these, immediately inform your doctor.
- You are suffering from a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria.
- You are not able to empty the bladder.
Directions for Use of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Storage and disposal of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Store this medicine below 30°C.
- Try to protect it from light and moisture.
- Keep it away from the reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
- Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a condition caused by an allergen that causes inflammation or swelling inside the nose. Symptoms include a runny and stuffy nose, blockage in the airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes, and other allergic symptoms....
- Montina-L tablet is not meant for relief from acute asthma. In an acute attack, use your inhaler for asthma relief.
- This medicine can cause anxiety, aggression, lack of sleep and suicidal thoughts. In case you experience any of these, immediately inform your doctor.
- Before starting Montina-L tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant or breastfeeding.
- Also, inform your doctor about all your other medicines and your complete medical history.
Dosage of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
How Does It Work?
- Montelukast in this tablet blocks certain natural substances called leukotrienes, which may be responsible for allergy symptoms. It reduces swelling, relaxes airways, and helps to make breathing easier....
- Levocetirizine blocks Histamine, a natural substance produced by the body during allergic reactions.
Interactions of MONTINA L STRIP OF 10 TABLETS
Interactions with other medicines
- This medicine contains levocetirizine and montelukast. Any interaction which is seen with any of these two components, when taken alone, may occur with this combination too.
- Concomitant use of Montina-L Tablet with medicines used to treat fits or epilepsy like Phenytoin, medicines used to treat psychotic disorders like Phenobarbital and medicines used to treat tuberculosis like Rifampicin should be avoided as this may interfere with the effect of this medicine....
Interactions with food items
Content Details
Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: I have depression. Can Montina-L tablet worsen it?
Q: Can I take Montina-L tablet during an asthma attack?
Q: Can I stop taking Montina-L tablet if symptoms of allergy go away?
Q: Can I take Montina-L for dry cough?
Q: When is the best time to take Montina-L tablets?
Q: How long Montina-L can be taken?
Q: Is Montina L a steroid?
Q: Can I take Montina L for allergic skin?
Q: Is Montina L an antibiotic?
Q: Montina L vs Montek LC are they the same?
Q: What precautions should I take when taking Montina L?
Q: Can Montina L be taken with other medicines?
References
- MONTAIR LC & MONTAIR LC KID DT / Syrup [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2022 [cited 6 August 2022]
- Levocetirizine [Internet]. Ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2022 [cited 6 August 2022]
- CDSCO - Montelucast + Levocetirizine [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 6 August 2022]
- Adsule SM, Misra D. Long-term treatment with montelukast and levocetirizine combination in persistent allergic rhinitis: Review of recent evidence [Internet]. U.S. National Library of Medicine; [cited 2024 Feb 12].
- Korczyñska-Krawczyk, Paulina et al. “The effect of levocetirizine and montelukast on clinical symptoms, serum level and skin expression of COX-1 and COX-2 enzymes in patients suffering from chronic autoimmune urticaria - a pilot study.” Postepy dermatologii i alergologii vol. 37,1 (2020): 73-80. doi:10.5114/ada.2018.79731
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