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Alchohol Interaction | Montemac-L Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness and calmness with alcohol. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Montemac-L Syrup 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 | Montemac-L Syrup 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. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Montemac-L Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. |
Driving | Montemac-L Syrup may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive. |
Kidney | Montemac-L Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Montemac-L Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Montemac-L Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. |
Liver | Montemac-L Syrup should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montemac-L Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Montemac-L Syrup in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease. |
Mechanism of action | Montemac-L Syrup 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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