Montek LC Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier.

Montek LC Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease.

Uses of Montek LC Tablet

Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Hay fever
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Benefits of Montek LC Tablet

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Montek LC Tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Hay fever

Hay fever, also called allergic rhinitis, causes cold-like signs and symptoms, such as a runny nose, itchy eyes, congestion, sneezing and sinus pressure. The only difference is that in hay fever, these symptoms are not produced due to a virus but are simply allergic responses of our body to allergens (allergy causing agents such as pollen). Montek LC Tablet is used to provide relief from these symptoms of hay fever. It works by blocking the release of the chemical substance responsible for producing such allergy symptoms. Montek LC Tablet is a safe medicine which helps treat hay fever and makes us feel at ease.

In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions

Montek LC Tablet is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.

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Side effects of Montek LC Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Montek LC

Nausea
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Fatigue
Headache
Skin rash
Sleepiness
Vomiting

How to use Montek LC Tablet

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. Montek LC Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Montek LC Tablet works

Montek LC Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montek LC Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Montek LC Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Montek LC Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Montek LC Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Montek LC Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Montek LC Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Montek LC Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Montek LC Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montek LC Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Montek LC Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Montek LC Tablet to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Montek LC Tablet can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Do not drink alcohol while taking Montek LC Tablet as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
Stop taking Montek LC Tablet at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.

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Patient concerns

My throat is infected often and often Doctor given me tablet livobact -500 & montek -Lc . Even taken all care also, it's very difficult to avoid infection. Pl guide me PATIENT

Dr. Vijay Verma

ENT

This appears as allergic or reflux related. Try montek lc for two months

I am taking Montek lc tablet Skin problem Pimples backbone side and Hands

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Kindly share your problem in detail

I am taking levokast ax medicine after 2-3 days to control my asthama problem from last 3 years . Taking this medicine have any side effect on my weight ? Currently i am in delhi i want to buy this medicine here but in local medical stores I am not able to find this medicine suggest me alternate medicine for this thanks doctor

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

No effects on weight have been seen. Odimont AL or MonTEK LC alternatives

Hi , I am PATIENT 32 M, I am an asthama patient and as well as BP, now I ve lost prescription but i remem the tablet, But when i ask phramsist, He asked to get clarity on what i need, Suggested to take Montek. But is it Montek AB or Montek LC i have not noticed. I am a asthama Patient and i have Blood pressure as well, As suggested by For BP, I am taking Benetic A daily in evening befre going to sleep, For Asthama i am usiing Asthalin Inhaler. Recently when i have visted my he suggested me to take Montek in his prescription, Now i lost that entire file. Is it Montek LC or Montek AB. If you can please suggest me.

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

it should be Montek AB

Suffering from acute ashthama. The medicine recommend and I am taking is ADEL 10. This is the third bottle I am continuing The question is I am taking allopathic medicine also in night half tablet of montek lc. Please suggest do I continue or I stop montek lc.

Dr. Saurav Arora

Homeopathy

You should only taper off allopathic medicines in consultation with your treating physician.Please note that in majority of the cases, the specific medicines/patents/combinations might give you temporary relief only. Also the online consultation intends to provide the second opinion only, and at no point can replace the in-person consultation by a physician. In case you find no relief with medicines taken it is advised to visit a homeopathic doctor and take treatment under supervision. In homeopathy symptoms, history and examination is very important. In majority of cases, after a long case taking and case workout, we try to select a constitutional remedy which is used to treat the disease from its root cause. Taking a constitutional treatment shall also take care the reoccurrence of disease.

User feedback

Patients taking Montek LC Tablet

Once A Day

89%

Twice A Day

11%

What are you using Montek LC Tablet for?

Others

59%

Asthma

24%

Allergic cond*

17%

*Allergic conditions

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

41%

Average

40%

Poor

19%

What were the side-effects while using Montek LC Tablet?

No Side Effec*

61%

Dryness in mo*

Headache

Sleepiness

Diarrhea

*No Side Effect, Dryness in mouth

How do you take Montek LC Tablet?

With food

69%

With or witho*

24%

Empty stomach

*With or without food

Please rate Montek LC Tablet on price

Expensive

48%

Average

40%

Not Expensive

12%

FAQs

Q. What is Montek LC Tablet?

Montek LC Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which helps to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes and cough. It works by lowering chemicals in the body that cause allergy symptoms. Montelukast works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose. This further helps to relieve the symptoms.

Q. Can the use of Montek LC Tablet cause drowsiness or sleepiness?

Yes, the most common side effect of Montek LC Tablet is sleepiness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery or engage in other activities that need your full attention unless your doctor says that you may do so. Do not drink alcohol or take other central nervous system depressants, such as cough and cold medicines. Also avoid taking certain pain relief medicines and medicines that help you sleep as they can lead to severe drowsiness or can worsen it, causing falls or accidents.

Q. Can Montek LC Tablet be stopped when allergy symptoms are relieved?

No, Montek LC Tablet should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any side effects of this medicine or the symptoms of allergy are worsened, consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. Can the use of Montek LC Tablet cause dry mouth?

Yes, the use of Montek LC Tablet can cause dry mouth. If you experience dry mouth, drink plenty of water. Take regular sips during the day and keep some water by your bed at night. You may use lip balm if your lips are also dry.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Montek LC Tablet?

No, do not take alcohol while taking Montek LC Tablet. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness/sleepiness caused by Montek LC Tablet.

Q. Will Montek LC Tablet be more effective if taken in higher doses?

No, taking a higher dose of this medicine than recommended will not make it more effective. Consuming higher than the recommended dose of Montek LC Tablet can cause increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting severe, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

Q. What are the instructions for storage and disposal of Montek LC Tablet?

Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children, and other people.

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References

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Adsule SM, Misra D. Long term treatment with montelukast and levocetirizine combination in persistent allergic rhinitis: review of recent evidence. J Indian Med Assoc. 2010;108(6):381-382. [Accessed 16 Apr. 2020]. (online) Available from:

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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135

Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: September, 2024

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