Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Lark Laboratories Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Have doubts about this medicine?
Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is a medication used to treat symptoms of allergy in children, such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.
Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?
No, it's not recommended to mix cough and allergy medicines as they often contain similar ingredients, which can lead to double dosing of active ingredients and cause serious side effects.
Can I decrease the dose of Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet if my child starts to feel better?
No, it's essential to adhere to the prescribed dose by your child's doctor. Changing the dose without consulting a doctor can impact their health and may lead to rebound reversal of symptoms.
How should Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored?
Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Keep all medicines out of reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.
Can Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet make my child sleepy?
Yes, Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mild drowsiness, but it's not recommended to give this medicine to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask underlying sleep disorders like insomnia.
Can I start the course of Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet before a sports event?
No, do not start Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without consulting your child's doctor. The medicine can cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness, which may hamper their performance.
Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, stopping Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet abruptly after a long-term use can lead to rebound reversal of symptoms. It's essential to gradually discontinue the medicine under your child's doctor's guidance.
Is it safe to give Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to my child with a mood disorder?
Some studies suggest that Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Consult your child's doctor before giving this medicine.
Can I use Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
No, Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should only be used to prevent asthma attacks and not to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child's reliever medicine to help with an ongoing attack.
Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be used as directed by the doctor. It is important to follow the dosage instructions carefully and not to stop taking the medicine without consulting the doctor.
- Never combine Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
- Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started as it will not help.
- If you are giving Montelar Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
- Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
- Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens, Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places, Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
