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Montral, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Montral have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montral. 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.
The most common side effects of Montral are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Such side effects of Montral normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Montral has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Montral related warnings talks about Montral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Montral can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Montral in conditions like Liver Disease.
Besides this, Montral 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 Montral is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Montral 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 Montral safe for pregnant women?
Montral can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montral safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Montral may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Montral should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Montral on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Montral on kidneys.
What is the effect of Montral on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montral on the liver, information on safety of Montral for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montral on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Montral on heart. So it is not known whether taking Montral will cause side effects on heart or not.
Montral 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 Montral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montral habit forming or addictive?
Montral does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montral. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Montral is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Montral for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montral
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Montral and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montral
Information about the interaction of Montral and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Montral 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, Montral is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
Yes, Montral 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.
Yes, Montral can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
Yes, Montral is safe to use, if taken in the prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, very few side effects are observed such as drowsiness, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, and tiredness.
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