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Montral Benefits & Uses

Montral is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

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

Other Benefits

Asthma

Montral 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

Montral Side Effects

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

Montral Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Montral with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Alprazolam

Codeine

Montral Contraindications

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

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Montral

Is this Montral habit forming or addictive?

Montral does not cause addiction.

No
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.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Montral 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 Montral for mental disorders.

No

Montral Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Montral

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

Unknown
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.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Montral

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montral for cold?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Montral?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Montral work?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

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).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Montral cause weight gain?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Montral with montelukast?

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

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.