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Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD

Manufactured byAlkem Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsMontelukast
Description
Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is used in children to prevent and control asthma (narrowing of the airways) and treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis (allergy that cause swelling in the nose). It is also used to treat breathing difficulty during exercise. It works by preventing the narrowing of the windpipe and also provides relief from allergic symptoms. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD may cause side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, stomach pain, fever and diarrhoea. These effects are mild and may subside by themselves. Consult the doctor if they bother your child for a long time. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD should be chewed before swallowing. Give this medicine to your child one hour before food or 2 hour after food. Give this medicine 2 hours before exercise to prevent breathing problems caused during exercise. Give this medicine to your child at the same time everyday for better results. Ensure that you give this medicine to your child for the recommended duration even if your child starts to feel better. Avoid the use of this medicine in your child for sudden asthma attacks. Consult the doctor to understand what medicine should be taken in case of a sudden attack. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is not recommended if your child is allergic to it. This medicine is not safe to use in children below 2 years of age the as safety and efficacy data is not established. Inform the doctor if your child has any mental illness or liver problems. Inform the doctor if your child is taking any medications or have any other medical conditions.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD

  • Headache
  • Stomach pain
  • Body aches or Pain
  • Difficulty in swallowing
  • Pus in urine
  • Agitation and anxiety
  • Skin rash
  • Heart burn
  • Pain in the ears
  • Blurred vision
  • Nausea or Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fever
  • Dizziness

Uses of Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD

What is it prescribed for?

  • Asthma
  • Allergic rhinitis
  • Exercise-induced bronchospasm
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD to show its action is not clinically established.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD remains active in your body is not clinically established.
  • 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 tendency was reported for Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is intended for use in children.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is intended for use in children.

Allergy

Avoid giving Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD if your child is allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if your child shows any symptoms such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is intended for use in children.

Breast-feeding

Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is intended for use in children.
General warnings

Other Medicines

Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD may interact with some medicines and cause undesired effects. Inform the doctor if your child is taking any other medicines including any herbs and supplements before beginning treatment with this medicine.

Acute asthma attack

Acute asthma attack is a sudden onset of difficulty in breathing due to narrowing of the windpipe. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is not recommended for use in such cases.

Behaviour and mood changes

Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD may cause changes in your behaviour and mood. If your child experience any symptoms such as agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts, etc., reported to the doctor immediately. Inform the doctor if your child has mental illness.

Churg-Strauss syndrome

Churg-Strauss syndrome is a condition in which the walls of the blood vessels swell. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD causes an increase in the disease-fighting white blood cells in the blood, leading to this condition. Inform the doctor if your child experience fever, joint pain, numbness and weakness in any part of your body.

Use in children

Montelukast 5mg chewable tablet is not recommended in children below 6 years of age. Montelukast 4mg chewable tablet is not recommended in children below 2 years of age.

Missed Dose

Give the missed dose of Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD to your child as soon as you remember. However, skip the missed dose if it is time for the next scheduled dose. Do not take double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never give more than the prescribed dose to your child. Reach the nearest emergency medical department in case of an overdose with Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD.
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

Carbamazepine

Fluconazole

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

Disease interactions

Liver Disease

Inform the doctor if your child has liver problems as Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD may further increase the risk of liver damage.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Give Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD to your child one hour before a meal, or two hours after a meal. Allow your child to chew the tablet before swallowing. Avoid the discontinuation of this medicine without consulting the doctor. Consult the doctor if your child experience any undesirable side effects that persist or worsens. Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD is used to control the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis but does not cure the condition.
Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works
Crizlife 4 MG Tablet MD acts by blocking the response of a chemical substance and reduces swelling in the airways. Thus, it eases breathing and also relieves the symptoms of allergy.
Legal Status

Approved

Approved

Approved

Approved

Classification

Category

Leukotriene modifiers, Respiratory agents

Schedule

Schedule H

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