Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR

Quick info

Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline and montelukast. It helps prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) by relaxing the muscles of the air passages and thinning and loosening mucus. Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline and montelukast. It helps prevent and treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) by relaxing the muscles of the air passages and thinning and loosening mucus. It is also used to treat bronchitis. Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR is a slow-release tablet that should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.

How it works

Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR is a combination of two medicines: Acebrophylline and montelukast. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

Direction of 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. Montelace 200mg/10mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Tips

• It should be taken at the same time each day
• preferably in the evening after food
• It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
• Your doctor may need to take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
• Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
• Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.

Side Effects

• No common side effects listed.