Lorfast Mt: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Lorfast Mt Information

Lorfast Mt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. The alternative uses of Lorfast Mt have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Lorfast Mt depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Lorfast Mt include Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. Usually, these side effects of Lorfast Mt 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lorfast Mt is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lorfast Mt has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lorfast Mt related warnings section.

Lorfast Mt is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions.

Besides this, Lorfast Mt may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Lorfast Mt is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Lorfast Mt Benefits & Uses

Lorfast Mt is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Asthma

Lorfast Mt 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

Lorfast Mt Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Lorfast Mt 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

Lorfast Mt Related Warnings

Is the use of Lorfast Mt safe for pregnant women?

Lorfast MT should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.

Severe
Is the use of Lorfast Mt safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Lorfast MT. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.

Severe
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of Lorfast MT on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Liver?

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

Unknown
What is the effect of Lorfast Mt on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Lorfast MT on the heart, information on safety of Lorfast MT for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Lorfast Mt with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Lorfast Mt Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Lorfast Mt

Is this Lorfast Mt habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Lorfast Mt.

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

After taking Lorfast Mt you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Lorfast Mt is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Lorfast Mt is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Lorfast Mt Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Lorfast Mt

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Lorfast Mt together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Lorfast Mt

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Lorfast Mt and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Lorfast Mt

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Lorfast MT safe?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Yes, Lorfast MT 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Lorfast MT cause stomach upset?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Yes, Lorfast MT can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Lorfast MT with montelukast?

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

Yes, Lorfast MT 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 over 5 years ago

When to take Lorfast MT?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Cardiology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, Hepatology, Internal Medicine, Diabetology

Absorption of Lorfast MT is not affected by food and hence can be taken with or without food. Preferably it should be taken in the evening. However, you are recommended to take it as per the doctor's instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Lorfast MT cause high blood pressure?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

No, taking Lorfast MT does not cause high blood pressure. However, if you are experiencing fluctuations in blood pressure while taking this drug. Do not delay, inform your doctor immediately.