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Monticope Tablet

Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsLevocetirizine (5 mg) + Montelukast (10 mg)
Description
Monticope Tablet is a combination medicine that contains levocetirizine and montelukast. It is a very effective and potent medication mostly used to treat year-round allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, itching, hives, etc. This is a widely used combination medicine in providing relief from blocked nose. Monticope Tablet stops the activity of the chemical substance that causes allergic symptoms. You may experience side effects like drowsiness, fever, rash, weakness, etc. Finish your entire course of treatment with Monticope Tablet, even if the condition gets better after taking a few doses as abrupt stopping may recur the symptoms. If you still feel unwell even after completing your treatment course, inform your doctor. Inform your doctor about all other medications you are using, because Monticope Tablet may interact with them. Monticope Tablet may interact with other medications. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking and also about any medical condition that you have. Avoid taking this medicine if you are allergic to it. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking this medicine.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Monticope Tablet

  • Sleepiness
  • Headache
  • Blurred vision
  • Diarrhoea
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Dry mouth
  • Skin Rash
  • Chest tightness
  • Drowsiness

Uses of Monticope Tablet

What is it prescribed for?

  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Allergic skin conditions
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The effect of Monticope Tablet can be observed within 1 hour after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The effect of Monticope Tablet lasts for an average duration of 24 hours after taking it.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking Monticope Tablet due to the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Monticope Tablet is the safest first-line treatment in pregnant women for cold or congested(blocked) nose. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. However, it should only be used after consultation with your doctor.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Monticope Tablet may pass into breast milk in very small amounts which are not known to harm your baby. Limited data is available regarding the use of this medicine in breastfeeding. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Monticope Tablet if you are allergic to it or any other formulation containing it. Seek immediate medical attention if there are major allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of your face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Kidney disease

Do not use Monticope Tablet if you have severe kidney problems as an impaired kidney can not clear this medicine completely and lead to its accumulation. It may cause serious undesirable effects.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Monticope Tablet is the safest first-line treatment in pregnant women for cold or congested(blocked) nose. It is not known to cause any harm to the foetus. However, it should only be used after consultation with your doctor.

Breast-feeding

Monticope Tablet may pass into breast milk in very small amounts which are not known to harm your baby. Limited data is available regarding the use of this medicine in breastfeeding. Hence, it is advised to consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings

Acute asthma

Monticope Tablet is not effective in treating acute or severe attacks of asthma. Hence avoid using this tablet in asthma.

Behaviour and mood changes

Monticope Tablet may cause changes in behaviour and mood. Symptoms such as agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, depression, etc., should be reported to your doctor immediately.

Use in Elderly

Always maintain caution while using Monticope Tablet in the elderly due to the increased risk of serious side effects.

CNS Depression

Monticope Tablet may cause mild to moderate CNS depression resulting in sleepiness, difficulty in concentrating, etc.

Driving and operating machinery

Monticope Tablet may make you drowsy or dizzy so avoid driving or any activity that requires concentration.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of Monticope Tablet. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose.

Overdose

Never take more than the prescribed dose. Consult your doctor if you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of Monticope Tablet.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

N/A

Instructions

Consumption of alcohol should be avoided while taking Monticope Tablet due to the risk of dizziness, drowsiness and difficulty in concentrating.
Interaction with Medicine

Alprazolam

Fluconazole

Phenytoin

Codeine

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Kidney/Liver diseases

Use Monticope Tablet with extreme caution if you have mild to moderate kidney or liver problems. Your doctor may monitor your kidney and liver function while using this medicine based on your condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Monticope Tablet with or without food or as directed by your doctor. Do not take more doses and for more duration than prescribed. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of Monticope Tablet without consulting your doctor. Monticope Tablet may make you drowsy or dizzy so avoid driving or any activity that requires concentration. Store Monticope Tablet at room temperature, away from heat and sunlight. Keep it out of reach of children and pets. Do not use it after the expiry date. Ensure that unused medicine is disposed of properly.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Levocetirizine blocks the action of a chemical substance (histamine) produced by your body that is responsible for causing allergic symptoms. Montelukast reduces the response of certain specific chemicals (leukotrienes) that causes swelling in your airways and the nose. Thus, the combination is effective in treating allergic symptoms.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Antihistamines, Leukotriene modifiers

Schedule

Schedule H

Levocetirizine: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 2 March 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a607056.html

Montelukast | C35H36ClNO3S - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 23 March 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/5281040#section=Top

Levocetirizine | C21H25ClN2O3 - PubChem [Internet]. Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 2 March 2017]. Available from:

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/1549000#

Montelukast: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2017 [cited 23 March 2017]. Available from:

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a600014.html
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