Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR

Short Description

Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR is used in the prevention of asthma and relief of allergic symptoms.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR is used in the prevention of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening them and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and rashes. It is advisable to take this medication at the same time each day. In case you have missed a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It is important that this medication is not stopped suddenly without talking to a doctor. It may cause nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and headache as its side effects. It may cause some amount of dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that needs attention.

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. Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Headache Dizziness

Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR is a combination of three medicines: Montelukast, Levocetirizine, and Acebrophylline. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms of allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Acebrophylline is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out.

You have been prescribed Jotair LA 10 mg/5 mg/200 mg Tablet SR for prevention of asthma. Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food. Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Your doctor may take regular blood tests to monitor the level of the drug in your body. Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication. Notify your doctor if you smoke or have a viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.