Uses, Side Effects, Price of MONTEFLOW Tablet 10's:

MONTEFLOW is a combination of Levocetirizine and Montelukast which belongs to the group of medicines called H1 receptor antagonists and Leukotriene receptor antagonists respectively. MONTEFLOW 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.

MONTEFLOW is not recommended for use in patients having severe kidney impairment. Consult your doctor before taking. Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking MONTEFLOW as it may reduce your alertness and cause impaired performance in activities requiring mental concentration. MONTEFLOW 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 MONTEFLOW 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 MONTEFLOW Tablet 10's:

MONTEFLOW provides relief from the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, asthma and urticaria where levocetirizine acts by blocking the actions of histamines (a substance that cause allergic reaction), at the H1 receptors present on the surface of cells and montelukast acts by blocking the action of leukotrienes D4 (an inflammatory molecule causing narrowing and swelling of the airways) in the lungs, thus causing relaxation of smooth muscle, reduction in swelling and/or inflammation of the airways and a marked decrease in the onset of allergic reactions.

Take MONTEFLOW as advised by your physician. Swallow MONTEFLOW with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF MONTEFLOW Tablet 10's:

• Upper respiratory tract infection
• Cough, cold, fever or flu-like symptoms
• Headache and tiredness
• 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 :ABOUT MONTEFLOW Tablet 10's

Q1 How long does it take for MONTEFLOW to provide relief from symptoms? Following oral administration of MONTEFLOW, 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 MONTEFLOW be used to treat acute asthma attacks? No. MONTEFLOW 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 MONTEFLOW be used in infants? No. MONTEFLOW is only meant to be used in adults and in adolescents (aged 15 years or above). MONTEFLOW is strictly not recommended for use in children aged between 6 months to 11 years of age without consulting your doctor.