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Montostat Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Other than this, Montostat Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Montostat Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Montostat Syrup include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montostat Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Montostat Syrup has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montostat Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montostat Syrup related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Montostat Syrup since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Montostat Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Montostat Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montostat 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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Is the use of Montostat Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Montostat. If you are pregnant, do not take Montostat without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Montostat Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Montostat. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Montostat Syrup on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montostat on kidney, information on safety of Montostat for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montostat Syrup on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Montostat on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Montostat Syrup on the Heart?
Information about safety of Montostat 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 Montostat Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montostat Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Montostat Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montostat Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Montostat Syrup is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Montostat Syrup in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Montostat Syrup
There is no information on the effects of taking Montostat Syrup with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montostat Syrup
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Montostat Syrup.
Yes, Montostat 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.
Montostat 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.
Montostat 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.
No, Montostat is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Montostat 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.
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