Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup

Short Description

Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Dosage Form

Syrup

Introduction

Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier. This medicine is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Pregnancy Warning

Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup is a combination of two medicines: Levocetirizine and Montelukast, which relieves sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which 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.

You have been prescribed Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough. Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup can cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drink alcohol while taking Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup as it may cause increased sleepiness. Stop taking Montospan LC 5mg/10mg Syrup at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.