Basic Information
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Brand Name: Monticop Tablet
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Type: Anti-Allergic & Anti-Asthmatic Medicine
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Form: Tablet
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Pack Size: Strip of 10 tablets (commonly available)
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Manufacturer / Marketer: Lupin Ltd.
Composition (per tablet)
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Montelukast – 10 mg
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Levocetirizine – 5 mg
Uses / Indications
Monticop Tablet is prescribed for:
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Allergic rhinitis (sneezing, runny nose, congestion)
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Seasonal allergies (hay fever, pollen allergy)
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Perennial rhinitis (dust, pet dander allergy)
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Asthma (as add-on therapy, prevents bronchospasm)
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Chronic urticaria (hives, itching)
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Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (prevention)
Mechanism of Action
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Montelukast (Leukotriene receptor antagonist): Blocks leukotrienes → reduces airway inflammation, swelling & bronchospasm → improves breathing
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Levocetirizine (Antihistamine): Blocks histamine (H1 receptor) → relieves sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes & itching
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Combined Effect: Provides relief from allergy + asthma symptoms
Dosage & Administration
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Adults: 1 tablet once daily in the evening, or as prescribed
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Can be taken with or without food
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Not for sudden asthma attacks – use only for prevention & control
Side Effects
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Common: drowsiness, headache, dry mouth, stomach upset
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Rare: mood changes, palpitations, liver enzyme changes
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Generally well tolerated
Precautions & Warnings
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Use only under doctor’s prescription
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Avoid alcohol (increases drowsiness)
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Caution in patients with liver disease, psychiatric illness, or kidney impairment
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Not a substitute for inhalers in acute asthma attacks
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Pregnant & breastfeeding women: use only if prescribed
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