Montican Plus Tablet (Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older: 1 tablet orally once daily in the evening.

This medication has been reported to cause serious neuropsychiatric events; therefore, if new mental changes or thoughts of suicide occur during treatment, you should consult a doctor immediately. Patients with allergies to this medication or its components, or to Hydroxyzine or Piperazine derivatives, as well as those with renal impairment, and women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should not use this medication. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function, as well as the elderly, should use caution when taking this medication, as its components may remain in the body longer. Common side effects during treatment may include upper respiratory infections, nasopharyngitis, gastrointestinal disturbance, and tonsillitis, while rare side effects may include dry mouth or cardiac arrhythmias. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; therefore, separate medications should be prepared for emergencies, and sudden changes in steroid treatment should be avoided. Patients who are sensitive to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. Rarely, an increase in eosinophils in the blood may occur, so medical observation is necessary if related symptoms are present. One of this medication's components may cause drowsiness or fatigue; caution is needed when driving or operating machinery, and it should not be taken with alcohol or central nervous system depressants. Additionally, patients with urinary excretion issues should exercise caution while taking this medication. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised not to take this medicine and should consult their doctor if necessary. Children under the age of 15 should not use this medication as its safety and efficacy have not been sufficiently established. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and avoid light exposure prior to opening, as it is sensitive to light. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so appropriate treatment should be provided based on symptoms, and the dosing should be strictly adhered to.

Serious side effects

Hives, facial swelling, difficulty breathing, asthma, systemic eosinophilia (vasculitic rash, worsening of lung symptoms, cardiac complications, neuropathy), serious neuropsychiatric events (agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disorders, stuttering, sleep disorders, hallucinations, insomnia, memory disturbances, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychomotor hyperactivity, sleepwalking, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, tics), ocular motor seizures

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• nasopharyngitis
• gastrointestinal disturbance
• tonsillitis
• dry mouth
• QT prolongation on electrocardiogram
• dyspepsia
• gastritis
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• irritable bowel syndrome

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress, and it is best kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way of storing will maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevent degradation.

Appearance

Light orange round film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle