Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet
Manufacturer
B.J.Healthcare
Salt Composition
Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Montijoy-L 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.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Montijoy-L 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.
Directions for Use
Montijoy-L 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.
How it works
Montijoy-L 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. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Quick Tips
Never combine Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects. Montijoy-L 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 Montijoy-L 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Can I give cough and allergy medicines together? If so, how much of each is the safe dosage?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.
My child has started to feel better, can I decrease the dosage of Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet? What are the risks involved in doing so?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself, as this may impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
How should Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be stored? Is there a proper temperature requirement?
Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. All medicines should also be kept out of the reach and sight of children to avoid accidental intake.
Can Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet cause drowsiness in my child?
Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mild drowsiness which may make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.
My child is an athlete and has a sports event in two days. Should I start Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet, and if so how?
No, do not start Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can hamper your child’s performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. It is best to consult the doctor first.
Can I stop taking Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet without talking to my doctor? Why is this a bad idea?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
My child has been diagnosed with a mood disorder. Can I give Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet to them?
Some studies show that Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet be used for treating acute asthma attacks?
Montijoy-L Kid 2.5mg/4mg Tablet is only meant for preventing asthma attacks, not for stopping an attack that has already started. Use your child’s reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
