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Alchohol Interaction | Monteflo Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Monteflo Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | Monteflo Tablet is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Dryness in mouth, Headache, Skin rash, Flu-like symptoms, Fatigue, Sleepiness. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monteflo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
Driving | Monteflo Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Monteflo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monteflo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Monteflo Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
Liver | Monteflo Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Monteflo Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Monteflo Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. |
Mechanism of action | Monteflo Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast which treat sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms. |
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