Description

Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet is a combination of two drugs effective in treating health issues like sneezing, runny nose due to allergies, hay fever, allergic skin conditions, etc. Levocetirizine in this combination of drugs is an antiallergic that inhibits the release of a certain chemical messenger s(histamine) responsible for watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing.

While Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that functions by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). As a result, the swelling or inflammation in the airways and nose reduces. Both these drugs work simultaneously and improve the symptoms. Montelukast 10mg + Levocetirizine 5mg Tablet should be taken as per the dose and duration as directed by the doctor.

Side-Effects

Remember that Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets are potent medications prescribed by the doctor after judging that the benefits of this medication are greater than the side effects. So before taking this medicine, know the most common side effects.

Most Common Side effects Reported:-

Nausea,
Diarrhea,
Fatigue,
Headache,
Skin rash,
Sleepiness,
Vomiting, etc.

Apart from these, dry mouth can occur while taking Montelukast 10mg + Levocetirizine 5mg Tablet. In this condition, frequent mouth rinses and increased water intake can help. Further, the above-listed side effects don’t require any special medical attention, but visiting the doctor is necessary for these symptoms if they persist.

Precautions for Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet

To maximize the effectiveness of Montelukast 10mg + Levocetirizine 5mg Tablet, one can follow a few precautions and help the medicine work faster, or at least you can avoid a few side effects. Know the precautions needed to be taken while taking this medication from the below-listed points.

Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, working on heights, or doing anything that requires concentration while taking it.
Don’t drink alcoholic beverages while taking this medicine. It may cause increased sleepiness.
Good oral hygiene and sugarless candy can help if the dry mouth has occurred due to the medicine intake.
Montelukast Sodium and Levocetirizine Hydrochloride Tablet may affect an allergy test. Stop taking it three days before.