Montair LC is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Montair LC have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Montair LC depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Montair LC also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montair LC are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Montair LC's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Montair LC related warnings talks about Montair LC's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Montair LC can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montair LC in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Montair LC may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Montair LC is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Montair LC 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 Montair LC safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Montair LC. If you are pregnant, do not take Montair LC without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Montair LC safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Montair LC may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Montair LC should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Montair LC for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Liver?
Side effects of Montair LC on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Montair LC on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montair LC on the heart, information on safety of Montair LC for the heart is unavailable.
Montair LC 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 Montair LC unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montair LC habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montair LC is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montair LC. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Montair LC is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montair LC is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montair LC
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Montair LC, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montair LC
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Montair LC with alcohol.
Montair LC is a prescription drug so do not take it without a consulting doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Yes, Montair LC can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for the cold.
Yes, Montair LC can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Montair LC is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
No, taking Montair LC does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Montair LC.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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