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Montral Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Montral Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Montral Tablet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Montral Tablet include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Montral Tablet 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 Montral Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montral Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montral Tablet related warnings section.
Montral Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Montral Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Montral Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Montral 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Montral Tablet is used -
Common
Is the use of Montral Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 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 Montral Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montral Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Montral Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Montral Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Montral Tablet 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 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montral Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Montral Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montral Tablet
Information about the interaction of Montral Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Montral 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.
Montral 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.
Montral 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).
No, taking Montral 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 Montral.
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.
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