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Montewok LC Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Montewok LC Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montewok LC Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Montewok LC Tablet include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montewok LC Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Montewok LC Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montewok LC Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montewok LC Tablet related warnings section.
Montewok LC Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montewok LC Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Montewok LC Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Montewok LC Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Montewok LC Tablet 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 Montewok LC Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Montewok 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 Montewok LC Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Montewok LC. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Montewok LC Tablet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Montewok LC on kidneys.
What is the effect of Montewok LC Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montewok LC on the liver, information on safety of Montewok LC for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montewok LC Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montewok LC on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montewok LC will cause side effects on heart or not.
Montewok LC Tablet 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 Montewok LC Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montewok LC Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montewok LC Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montewok LC Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Montewok LC Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Montewok LC Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montewok LC Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Montewok LC Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montewok LC Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montewok LC Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Take Montewok LC as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Discontinuation of Montewok LC on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Montewok 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, Montewok LC can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
Montewok LC works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
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