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Montas L Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Montas L Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Montas L Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Montas L Syrup include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montas L Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Montas L Syrup has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Montas L Syrup related warnings talks about Montas L Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Montas L Syrup since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Montas L Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Montas L Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montas L Syrup 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Montas L Syrup is used -
Common
Is the use of Montas L Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Montas L can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montas L Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Montas L should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Montas L Syrup on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Montas L for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montas L Syrup on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montas L on the liver, information on safety of Montas L for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montas L Syrup on the Heart?
Information about safety of Montas L for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Montas L Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montas L Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montas L Syrup is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montas L Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Montas L Syrup can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Montas L Syrup is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montas L Syrup is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montas L Syrup
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Montas L Syrup together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montas L Syrup
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montas L Syrup and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Montas L 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, 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.
Montas L can be taken safely once in a day preferably in the evening with or without food. However, take it exactly as your doctor has recommended you to take it.
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.
Montas L 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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