After taking Montek LC Tablet for 1 month, I noticed mild itching and rashes on my skin

Dear Reader,

Experiencing new skin symptoms after starting a medicine should always be discussed with your prescribing doctor for a proper evaluation. Do not discontinue the medicine without consulting your doctor.

Is this a known side effect? Yes, mild itching (pruritus) and skin rashes may be side effect of Montek LC Tablet, which is a combination of Montelukast and Levocetirizine.

• Levocetirizine is an antihistaminic medicine, and while it is primarily used to treat itching and hives, in rare cases, an individual may have a reaction or allergy to one of its components, potentially causing a rash or increased itching.
• Montelukast (one of the active ingredients) has also been associated with skin rashes and hypersensitivity reactions.

While these side effects are typically minor and very rare, it is crucial to determine if this new rash is a common, manageable side effect or a sign of a more serious allergic or hypersensitivity reaction, which can sometimes occur even after a month of use.

Action to Take:

1. Immediate Consultation: Contact your doctor immediately. They will assess the nature and severity of the rash to decide whether to continue the medicine, adjust the dose, or use an alternative treatment.
2. Differential Diagnosis: The doctor will also help determine whether the rash is genuinely related to the medicine or caused by something else, such as a food, environmental, or contact allergen, as you initially suspected.

Continue to follow your doctor’s instructions until they provide new advice.