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Montek BL Tablet
Manufactured bySUN PHARMA LABORATORIES LTD
ContainsBilastine (20 mg) + Montelukast (10 mg)
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Description
Montek BL Tablet is a combination of Bilastine and Montelukast. This medicine is used to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of your nose, watery eyes, itching, rash etc. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction.
The common side effects of Montek BL Tablet are headache, dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery that requires high mental alertness after taking this medicine. If you notice any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
You can take Montek BL Tablet on an empty stomach or one hour before or two hours after a meal. Taking this medicine with food or juice can lower its effects.
Montek BL Tablet is only recommended in the presence of allergic symptoms and use only for the prescribed period. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement in your symptoms after the treatment. Montek BL Tablet is recommended for adolescents and adults (12 years of age and over).
Before taking Montek BL Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any medical condition like liver, kidney or heart disease. Inform your doctor about any other medications that you are taking because many of them may reduce or alter the efficacy of this medicine. If you are pregnant or nursing, you should consult your doctor before using this medication.
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Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Montek BL Tablet
Headache
Drowsiness
Dizziness
Nausea or Vomiting
Uses of Montek BL Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a common condition that occurs as part of the body’s way of responding to external factors like allergens. The body's defence system (immune system) produces a response by releasing antibodies to the allergens or foreign substances. Allergens are usually harmless and may cause a minimal allergic response in your body. Montek BL Tablet is used to treat symptoms of hay fever such as sneezing, runny nose, redness, itching, and watery eyes.
Urticaria
Urticaria or hives are itchy rashes that are found on your skin. It is triggered by an allergic reaction to food, medicines (like some antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines such as aspirin, high blood pressure medicines such as captopril) or other irritants in the environment. Montek BL Tablet is used to treat symptoms of urticaria like swelling, redness, itching, etc.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
You may feel better within an hour after taking a dose of Montek BL Tablet.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Montek BL Tablet remains active in your body is unknown.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Montek BL Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
There is no information available to support the use of Montek BL Tablet during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
It is not known if Montek BL Tablet passes into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
Allergy
Avoid using Montek BL Tablet if you are allergic to it. Seek an immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
There is no information available to support the use of Montek BL Tablet during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
Breast-feeding
It is not known if Montek BL Tablet passes into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
General warnings
Use in children
Montek BL Tablet is not recommended for use in children and adolescents below 12 years of age as the safety and efficacy of its use is not known.
Kidney diseases
Montek BL Tablet is eliminated from the body through the urine. Kidney impairment can lead to the accumulation and toxicity of this medicine. If you have kidney disease, take Montek BL Tablet with caution.
Driving or operating machinery
Montek BL Tablet may cause dizziness, sleepiness, or difficulty in concentrating. Do not drive a vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine.
Alcohol consumption
You should avoid or limit the consumption of alcohol if you have taken Montek BL Tablet as it may lead to adverse effects.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Montek BL Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Montek BL Tablet. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Diltiazem
Lorazepam
Erythromycin
Ketoconazole
Disease interactions
Disease
Information not available.
Food interactions
Drinking grapefruit juice or any other juices along with Montek BL Tablet can reduce the absorption of this medicine in your body. Thus, you should take Montek BL Tablet on an empty stomach.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
Take/Administer Montek BL Tablet on an empty stomach or half an hour before or two hours after a meal. Never take/administer more than the prescribed dose. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.
Stop taking Montek BL Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, since it may affect the findings.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Montek BL Tablet contains Bilastine and Montelukast. Bilastine is an antiallergic medicine and it works by stopping the action of a natural substance produced in your body called histamine which is responsible for causing allergic symptoms. Montelukast acts by inhibiting the activity of a chemical messenger called leukotriene. Thus, helps in reducing allergy symptoms.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Antihistamines, Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Schedule
Schedule H
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Bilastine. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 17 August 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Ilaxten 20 mg tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 15 June 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Montelukast 10 mg film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 18 August 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Montelukast. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 18 August 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 25 Aug 2021
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