Montelar Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Montelar Information

Montelar is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Montelar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Montelar 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Montelar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Normally, these side effects of Montelar are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Montelar has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Montelar related warnings talks about Montelar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Montelar is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects.

Drug interactions for Montelar have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Montelar, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Montelar Benefits & Uses
Montelar Dosage & How to Take
Montelar Side Effects
Montelar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Montelar with Other Drugs
Montelar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Montelar
Montelar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Montelar Benefits & Uses

Montelar is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)

Other Benefits

Asthma

Montelar Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 4 mg montelukast and 2.5 mg levocetirizine
Adult	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine
Geriatric	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 10 mg montelukast and 5 mg levocetirizine

Montelar Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Montelar is used -

Common

Headache
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Joint pain
Indigestion (Read More - Home Remedies for Indigestion)
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Nausea or vomiting

Montelar Related Warnings

Is the use of Montelar safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Montelar. If you are pregnant, do not take Montelar without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Montelar safe during breastfeeding?

Montelar should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Montelar on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Montelar for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Montelar on the Liver?

Side effects of Montelar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Montelar on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Montelar on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Montelar with Other Drugs

Montelar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Montelar Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Montelar unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Montelar

Is this Montelar habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Montelar is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Montelar as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Montelar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Montelar for mental disorders.

No

Montelar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Montelar

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Montelar and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Montelar

Information about the interaction of Montelar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Montelar

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montelar With Paracetamol?

Dr. Om Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Montelar 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montelar with montelukast?

Dr. K. M. Bhatt MBBS, PG Dip , Cardiology, Pediatrics, General Surgery, General Physician, Emergency Medicine, Physical Medicine

Yes, Montelar 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.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Montelar?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Montelar 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montelar for cold?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Montelar 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Montelar a pain-killer?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Montelar is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.