All Details About Montek LC Kid Syrup
Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Montek LC Kid Syrup
Description:
Montek LC Kid Syrup is a paediatric medicine used for the management of symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a runny & stuffy nose, blockage in the airways, sneezing, itching, watery eyes and other allergic symptoms. It is a combination of two medicines montelukast and levocetirizine. It works by blocking the production of chemicals responsible for producing the symptoms of allergy. It is advised to take this medicine preferably at bedtime as it may cause dizziness.
Uses:
- Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
- Treatment of Hay fever
- Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Directions For Use:
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. Montek LC Kid Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Diarrhoea
- Vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Headache
- Skin rash
- Fatigue (Weakness)
Warning & Precautions:
Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
FAQs:
Q. My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?
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.
Q. Can I decrease the dose of Montek LC Kid Syrup by myself if my child starts to feel better?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can 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.
Q. How should Montek LC Kid Syrup be stored?
Montek LC Kid Syrup should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. Can Montek LC Kid Syrup make my child sleepy?
Montek LC Kid Syrup causes mild drowsiness which can 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.
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