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Montasma L Kid Syrup

Manufacturer :  Icarus Healthcare Pvt Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Levocetirizine, Montelukast
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Montasma L Kid Syrup

Belonging to a drug group called antihistamine, Montasma syrup helps in relieving the symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, hives that are related to seasonal allergies. This medication blocks histamine (natural substance) that the body generates during the time of an allergic reaction, relieving you of the symptoms of the reaction. This medication is also available in solution as well as in tablet forms. Patient can use it in a form of combination therapy i.e. doctor may prescribe this drug along with other medications. It could be taken with or without food.

The dosage of this medication depends on your clinical conditions and on your body’s reaction after first dose. Remember to inform your doctor about your medical history, certain conditions like pregnancy, allergies, enlarged prostate or a kidney disease before you are prescribed to this medication. Try to take this syrup in evening as it will prevent you from feeling drowsy in the daytime. Try not to have an overdose of this medication as it can lead to side effects.

Try not to stop this medication without completing its course as it may worsen your condition. Excessive dose of this medication may lead to extensive drowsiness.

This medication causes drowsiness, especially in the initial hours. During the medication course, avoid activities driving and using machinery. Try not to consume alcohol as it can lead you to the risk of feeling drowsy.

    What are the uses of Montasma L Kid Syrup

    What are the contraindications of Montasma L Kid Syrup ?

    What are the side effects of Montasma L Kid Syrup ?

    Key highlights of Montasma L Kid Syrup

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of this syrup lasts for an average of 24 hours.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The effect of Montasma syrup can be observed within an hour of oral administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      This medicine is not known to cause any harmful effect on the fetus. There is a lack of conclusive evidence from clinical studies and hence benefits and risks should be weighed before usage. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit forming tendencies were reported.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Consult your doctor before taking this medication if you are a braestfeeding.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

    How does this medication work?

    Montasma L Kid Syrup selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the stomach and intestine, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung

      What are the interactions of Montasma L Kid Syrup ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        Alcohol

        Using alcohol while taking this syrup is not recommended. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided in such cases.
      • Interaction with Medicine

        Alprazolam

        Report the usage of either of the medication to the doctor. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided after taking these medicines. Do not stop the usage of any medication without consulting your doctor. Any medicine having sedation as a side effect must be taken with caution while taking Montasma L Kid Syrup.

        Codeine

        Report the usage of either of the medicine to the doctor. Any activity requiring a high level of mental alertness should be avoided after taking these medicines. Do not stop the usage of any medication without consulting your doctor. Any medicine having sedation as a side effect must be taken with caution while taking Montasma L Kid Syrup.

      FAQs about Montasma L Kid Syrup

      • Ques : what is the use of Montasma L Kid Syrup?

        Ans : This syrup is used to treat and avoid allergic sign of illness associated with rhinitis and seasonal allergies. running nose, sneezing, watery eyes, itching and hives are some of the symptoms. It is also can be used to treat allergic rhinitis appearing together.

      • Ques : why is Montasma L Kid Syrup used?

        Ans : This medication can only be taken on a doctor’s prescription. do not chew or break it, it should be swallowed as whole with food at a prescribed time. It is used to deliver relief in symptoms such as seasonal allergy, rhinitis and hay fever. Also, prevents the symptoms of Asthma.

      • Ques : what is the use of Montasma L Kid Syrup?

        Ans : It is used as a reliever from symptoms like seasonal allergies, runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, allergic rhinitis etc. This medication is not advised for the patients suffering from asthma attacks. Also used to treat allergic rhinitis and asthma appeared at the same time.

      • Ques : Is Montasma L Kid Syrup an antihistamine?

        Ans : It is an antihistamine which prevents the physiological effects of histamine. Most of the allergies such as hay fever, food allergies, etc are treated by antihistamine.

      References

      • Levocetirizine hydrochloride mixture with montelukast- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levocetirizine%20%252F%20montelukast

      • Montelukast Sodium- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ccbbf0d6-efd9-4fdd-9e7b-e3d293062609

      • Levocetirizine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2020 [Cited 23 January 2020]. Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/levocetirizine

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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