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Montair Fx Tablet

Manufacturer :  Cipla Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Montelukast, Fexofenadine
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor not required

About Montair Fx Tablet

Montair Fx Tablet is popularly used for common cold symptoms, symptoms of allergic conditions, runny nose, sneezing, allergic rhinitis, hay fever, exercise-induced asthma and other breathing-related problems. It is a combination of leukotriene receptor antagonist and an antihistamine.

The medicine acts against leukotriene and histamine respectively, natural substanced released by the body during such conditions causing problems like headache, fever, sore throat, runny nose and other common cold symptoms.

A doctor can prescribe it along with another medicine and can work in combination to improve the conditions. It treats allergic symptoms associated with seasonal and all year round allergies as well.

The dosage of the medication will depend on your age and severity of the allergy. It is advisable that you list out the medical history before taking the medicine, as it can cause a few side effects under certain conditions.

It is advisable that pregnant women and breastfeeding women must avoid this medication unless clearly mentioned by the doctor. It does have side effects like dizziness, fatigue, cough, headache, pus in urine, heartburn, skin rashes, difficulty in breathing and hypersensitivity reactions and a few others.

Therefore, it is important that you visit a doctor if there are prolonged issues regarding any of the issues. Since, Montair Fx can cause drowsiness and sleepiness in the initial stages of the medication, it is important that you stay away from activities like driving or any such activities that requires a focussed mind.

Take as directed; do not exceed recommended dose. Store at room temperature in a dry place. Avoid use of other depressants, alcohol, or sleep-inducing medications unless approved by prescriber.

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    What are the uses of Montair Fx Tablet

    What are the contraindications of Montair Fx Tablet ?

    What are the side effects of Montair Fx Tablet ?

    Key highlights of Montair Fx Tablet

    • How long is the duration of effect?

      The effect of the medication lasts for 24 hours on average but can vary from person to person.

    • What is the onset of action?

      The onset of action starts within an hour of administration.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      It is advisable that you do not consume this medicine during the time of pregnancy as it can lead to complications in the development of the foetus. Consume the medicine only when specifically mentioned by the doctor.

    • Is it habit forming?

      No habit-forming tendencies or addictive properties have been reported for this medicine.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Breastfeeding women must not consume it either as the child can see the negative effects of Montair Fx because of the consumption of breast milk. Nursing mothers must seek for alternative medicines in such cases or must stop breastfeeding.

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      No, it is not safe to consume alcohol when under such medication. It is important to note that it can aggravate the conditions of drowsiness, sleepiness and lethargy. You must consult your doctor if you suffer from alcoholism and are planning to take this medicine.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      It is advisable that you do not consume alcohol while on medication as it can aid the problems like drowsiness and lethargy and hamper your sense of coordination and thus affect your judgement. It will surely affect your driving skills. Therefore, you must consult the doctor if you have to consume alcohol to get the proper guidance.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      It is advisable that people suffering from kidney related issues must consider other treatment options as Montair Fx may aggravate the existing conditions. Make sure that you discuss about your medical history with the doctor before starting with the medication.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      If you have any liver related issues, then you must not consume the medicine as it can cause toxicity in your liver and affect you gastrointestinal tract as well. Consult a doctor if you require this medication and there should be close monitoring of the liver function throughout the medication period.

    What are the substitutes for Montair Fx Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Montair Fx Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      In case of missed dose, take it as soon as possible. Make sure that you do not take two doses of medication in one go if you have missed one. It can lead to overdose.

    • Are there any overdose instructions?

      An overdose can lead to a series of complications. It is important that you consult a doctor immediately in case of an overdose.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication is a combination of two drugs: Montelukast and Fexofenadine. The former is a leukotriene antagonist, which works by blocking the action of leukotriene (chemical messengers). This leads to reduction of swelling/inflammation in the airways passage and nose and also improves the symptoms. Whereas the Fexofenadine is an anti-allergic, works by blocking the action of Histamine, which is another chemical messenger responsible for watery eyes, runny nose and sneezing.

      What are the interactions of Montair Fx Tablet ?

      Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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      • Interaction with Alcohol

        The medicine can interact negatively with alcohol and increase the effect of drowsiness, dizziness, laziness and fainting.

      • Interaction with Medicine

        When you are under other medications, it is advisable that you discuss it with the doctor as some medicines can react with Montair Fx and can lead to serious complications. You must tell your doctors about the use of vitamins, supplements, herbal supplements or medications related to your other diseases. The major medicines that you must avoid while consuming Montair Fx are ketoconazole, phenobarbital, antacids, rifampicin, ritonavir, phenytoin, gemfibrozil, erythromycin and aluminium.

      • Interaction with Disease

        The medicine can interact with the agents that cause diseases related to kidney and liver. You must not consume Montair Fx if you are suffering from such conditions as it can lead to some adverse side effects.

      • Interaction with Food

        There are no known food products that interacts with the medicine to produce negative side effects.

      FAQs about Montair Fx Tablet

      • Ques : What is the use Montair FX tablet?

        Ans : It contains Fexofenadine and Montelukast as an active ingredients. This tablet is used for the treatment of Allergic rhinitis, Asthma, and Seasonal allergic rhinitis. It also prevents perennial allergic rhinitis, Chronic asthma, and Hay fever. This medication works by reducing the swelling in the airways and inhibits the production of histamine.

      • Ques : What is montair fx tablet used for?

        Ans : It is used for the treatment of a condition such as Allergic rhinitis, Seasonal allergic rhinitis, Hay fever. It also used as a reliever from the symptoms like an Allergic skin condition, Chronic asthma, Perennial allergic rhinitis.

      • Ques : What are the side effects of montair fx tablet?

        Ans : Side effects are mentioned below:

        • Nausea
        • Vomiting
        • Skin rash
        • Diarrhoea
        • Drowsiness
        • Headache
        • Agitation and anxiety
        • Churg-Strauss syndrome
        • Menstrual cramps
        • Suicidal thought
        • Pus in urine
        • Joint pain
        • Difficulty in swallowing

      • Ques : Can Montair FX tablet be taken during pregnancy?

        Ans : It is a medication which is not recommended during pregnancy unless extremely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be pre-discussed with the doctor before consuming it.

      • Ques : Is montair fx tablet safe during breastfeeding?

        Ans : It is not adequate to use during pregnancy. It is advised to consult doctor before using it.

      • Ques : Can montair fx tablet cause dry mouth?

        Ans : Yes, using can cause mouth dryness.

      • Ques : Does montair fx tablet cause dizziness?

        Ans : Yes, using it may cause dizziness.

      • Ques : Can I stop this medicine when symptoms are relieved?

        Ans : It is advised to stop taking Montair fx gradually as stopping instantly may cause some adverse effects.

      References

      • [Internet]. Centaurpharma.com. 2018 [cited 14 March 2018]. Available from:

        http://www.centaurpharma.com/newwebsite/downloads/MTFx_Tablet.PDF

      • [Internet]. CiplaMed. 2018 [cited 14 March 2018]. Available from:

        https://ciplamed.com/content/montair-fx-tablets

      • [Internet]. 2017 [cited 23 March 2017]. Available from:

        https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/28220

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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