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Montespin Lc is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Montespin Lc have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Montespin Lc is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Montespin Lc also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montespin Lc 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 Montespin Lc has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Montespin Lc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Montespin Lc is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Montespin Lc have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Montespin Lc is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montespin 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 Montespin Lc safe for pregnant women?
Montespin LC can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montespin Lc safe during breastfeeding?
Montespin LC 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 Montespin Lc on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montespin LC on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Montespin LC will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Montespin Lc on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montespin LC on the liver, information on safety of Montespin LC for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montespin Lc on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montespin LC on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Montespin 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 Montespin Lc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montespin Lc habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Montespin Lc has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montespin Lc you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Montespin Lc only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Montespin Lc in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Montespin Lc
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Montespin Lc with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montespin Lc
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montespin Lc and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Montespin LC 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.
No, taking Montespin 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 Montespin LC.
Yes, Montespin LC 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.
Montespin LC 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.
No, taking Montespin LC does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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