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