Montas L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. The alternative uses of Montas L have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Montas L. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Montas L include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montas L 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.
It is also important to note that Montas L has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Montas L has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Montas L related warnings section.
Montas L is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Montas L with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Montas L, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Montas L 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 Montas L is used -
Common
Is the use of Montas L safe for pregnant women?
Montas L can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Montas L safe during breastfeeding?
Montas L 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 Montas L on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Montas L for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Montas L on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Montas L on the liver, information on safety of Montas L for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Montas L on the Heart?
Information about safety of Montas L for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Montas L 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 Montas L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Montas L habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Montas L is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Montas L, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Montas L can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Montas L is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Montas L is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Montas L
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Montas L together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Montas L
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Montas L and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Montas L 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.
Yes, Montas L 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.
Montas L 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.
Montas L 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.
Montas L 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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