Uses, Side Effects, Price of DUALMONT LC Tablet 10's

DUALMONT LC is a combination of Levocetirizine and Montelukast which belongs to the group of medicines called H1 receptor antagonists and Leukotriene receptor antagonists respectively. DUALMONT LC is indicated for the treatment and prevention of allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria (allergic skin reaction with red raised itchy bumps on skin) and bronchial asthma in adults and in adolescents (aged 15 years or above).

Allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever) is a heterogeneous disorder characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of nose accompanied by nasal decongestion, repeated sneezing, wheezing, or a red, watery, and itchy eyes. It is usually caused by allergens such as pollens, dusts, mould, or flakes of skin from certain animals and can occur seasonally or year-round. Bronchial asthma is a long-term medical condition in which the path of the airways becomes inflamed, narrow, and swollen. Symptoms include coughing, wheezing, and chest tightness.

Levocetirizine is a H1 receptor antagonist that antagonizes the effects of histamine (a substance that cause allergic reaction) on the surface of the cells and montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks the actions of leukotrienes responsible for causing narrowing and inflammation of the airways, thus leading to relaxation of smooth muscles in the lungs and reduction in swelling and/or inflammation of the airways.

DUALMONT LC is not recommended for use in patients having severe kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before taking. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking DUALMONT LC as it may reduce your alertness and cause impaired performance in activities requiring mental concentration. DUALMONT LC may cause certain unpleasant neuropsychiatric events (such as anxiety, depression, nightmares, hallucinations, or even suicidal thoughts) in some individuals. Contact your doctor immediately if you or anyone else experience such events.

USES OF DUALMONT LC Tablet 10's

• To treat and prevent allergic rhinitis, chronic idiopathic urticaria and bronchial asthma in adults and in adolescents (aged 15 years or above)

Benefits of DUALMONT LC Tablet 10's

Dualmont-LC Tablet is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DUALMONT LC Tablet 10's

Most face results no longer require any clinical interest and disappear as your frame adjusts to the medicine. Consult your physician in the event that they persist or if you’re involved approximately them

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Cough, cold, fever or flu-like symptoms
• Headache and tiredness
• Sleepiness
• Nausea, vomiting, dry mouth, thirst, stomach pain, diarrhea
• Otitis media (inflammation or infection of the ears)
• Skin rash

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs:

Q1.How long does it take for DUALMONT LC to provide relief from symptoms? Following oral administration of DUALMONT LC, it is believed to provide relief from the symptoms of allergy and asthma within 30 minutes to an hour. Please note that the onset of action varies from product to product and consult your doctor if you have any queries.

Q2. Can DUALMONT LC be used to treat acute asthma attacks? No. DUALMONT LC is used only to prevent asthma attack. It should not be used on an asthma attack that has been started already. Contact your doctor or go to the nearby hospital to avoid exacerbation of the attack.

Q3. Can DUALMONT LC be used in infants? No. DUALMONT LC is only meant to be used in adults and in adolescents (aged 15 years or above). DUALMONT LC is strictly not recommended for use in children aged between 6 months to 11 years of age without consulting your doctor.