L Montus Tablets

Description

L-Montus tablet is a combination of montelukast and levocetirizine which are anti-allergic medications. It is used for relieving the symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as runny & stuffed nose, blockage in airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and other allergic symptoms. It is also used in the treatment of bronchial asthma.

L Montus tablet provides relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, asthma and urticaria where levocetirizine acts by blocking the actions of histamines (a substance that cause allergic reaction), at the H1 receptors present on the surface of cells and montelukast acts by blocking the action of leukotrienes D4 (an inflammatory molecule causing narrowing and swelling of the airways) in the lungs, thus causing relaxation of smooth muscle, reduction in swelling and/or inflammation of the airways and a marked decrease in the onset of allergic reactions.

Take L Montus as advised by your physician. This medicine should be taken at bedtime preferably, to oversee the side effect of dizziness. Swallow L Montus with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine.  Inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease and are on dialysis, as the use of this medicine is contraindicated in kidney disease.

Common Side effects include:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Cough, cold, fever or flu-like symptoms
• Headache and tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, stomach pain, diarrhea
• Otitis media (inflammation or infection of the ears)
• Skin rash

Uncommon Side effects:

• Changes in behavior and mood (anxiety, nightmares, irritability, sleepwalking)
• Dizziness, tingling and prickling sensation or numbness in the body
• Indigestion
• Bleeding in the nose
• Itching, bruising
• Joint or muscle pain
• Muscle cramps, weakness
• Urinary incontinence in children
• Swelling