Levoctrizine and Montelukast Tablets

Levocetirizine + Montelukast Introduction 

CETRIZEN-M is a composition of two medicines: Levocetirizine (antihistamine) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor), this combination alleviates cold runny nose, hay fever, hives, rashes, wheezing, and other seasonal allergies, also Bronchospasm (a certain type of breathing problems) 

Levocetirizine 

Levocetirizine is an antiallergic medicine that resists histamine (a chemical messenger)  which is responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing or sinus problems.

Montelukast 

Montelukast is a leukotriene modifier that blocks another leukotriene (a chemical messenger). It reduces swelling or inflammation in the airways and nose and improves symptoms. coughing caused by asthma, chest tightness, wheezing, difficulty breathing,

Expert’s advice for the use of Levocetirizine + Montelukast 

• The use of Levocetirizine + Montelukast helps relieve symptoms of allergies such as runny nose, hives, rashes, watery eyes, cough, and other breathing problems as well as skin allergies.
• Avoiding taking this medication while driving or engaging in other activities needs concentration as Levocetirizine + Montelukast can cause drowsiness and sleepiness.
• The use of alcohol is strictly forbidden with Levocetirizine + Montelukast as it may increase the severity of drowsiness.
• Take proper intake of water and oral hygiene to get the effective results of the drug.
• Before going for an allergy test it is advisable to Stop taking Levocetirizine + Montelukast for at least three days as it may be possible that it affects the test results. Consult the doctor for re-evaluation if the symptoms still appear.
• Staying hydrated is crucial for those who have a cough or cold. Taking liquids at room temperature can soothe coughs, runny nose, and sneezing.

Common side effects of Levocetirizine + Montelukast

Although not many critical cases of side effects have been seen yet here are some common and minor symptoms that have been reported that most patients have experienced for a time being and it does not even require serious attention. Still in some exceptional cases if you feel these symptoms persist more than normal then consult with your doctor. 

• Diarrhoea
• Dryness in mouth
• Fatigue and Headache
• Sleepiness
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain, 
• Otitis media (infection of the ear)
• Influenza

Directions for Use

• If your doctor has prescribed this medicine then follow the prescription properly or as the pharmacist in case of no instruction given, read the pack or label of the medicine carefully. 
• Try to take this medicine in the same dose and duration as recommended by your doctor
• Without crush, break, or chew. Just swallow the whole tablet as it is with a glass of normal water
• If the doctor has recommended taking it as a Dispersible. Read the label for directions before use. Dissolve the tablet in the specified amount of water and swallow the liquid.
• Shake the bottle well before use if it is in oral or suspension form. 
• Tablets may be taken with or on an empty stomach, but it is better to take them at a fixed time.

Drug Interactions

• Levocetirizine + Montelukast may have an interaction with other anti-allergic drugs, painkillers, blood thinners (aspirin), antifungals, or heart medications (amiodarone).
• And it may interact with multi-mineral or other supplements, 
• Pregnant and breastfeeding women and patients suffering from liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, and alcoholism are strictly not advisable to take  Levocetirizine + Montelukast as it has severe interaction.

Some Drug Interactions List:

• FLUCONAZOLE
• AMIODARONE
• VORICONAZOLE
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• MICONAZOLE
• ASPIRIN
• DICLOFENAC

Storage

• Keep it in the same original pack it came in or any air-tight container cool or dry place. 
• Keep it away from direct sunlight and children and pets.
• Through the unused medicine carefully so that it will not be used or consumed by children, pets, or any other person.