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Bestmont-DM Tablet, Pack of 1 Tablet
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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Bestmont-DM Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. It contains Desloratadine and Montelukast, which blocks the action of histamine (chemical causing allergic symptoms) and reduces the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. It may cause common side effects such as abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

DESLORATADINE-5MG + MONTELUKAST-10MG

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Bestmont-DM Tablet

Bestmont-DM Tablet is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis (hay fever) is an allergic response to certain foods or pollen, pet dander, or other allergens. Allergic conditions vary from person to person. It is typically characterised by allergic symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing, and red, watery, itchy, and swollen eyes.

Bestmont-DM Tablet is a combination of Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine acts by blocking histamine's action (chemical messenger) and reducing the allergic reaction. Montelukast blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.

The common side effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet are abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth. These side effects usually go away without any medical treatment. However, if any of these side effects persist or worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

Do not take Bestmont-DM Tablet if you are allergic to Desloratadine, Montelukast, or any other ingredients present in it. Bestmont-DM Tablet is not recommended in patients who have a medical or family history of seizures or kidney failure. Bestmont-DM Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Uses of Bestmont-DM Tablet

Bestmont-DM Tablet is used in the treatment of Allergic rhinitis. The detailed uses of Bestmont-DM Tablet are as follows:

  • Allergic rhinitis relief: Bestmont-DM Tablet helps relieve allergic rhinitis symptoms like sneezing, nasal congestion, and a runny nose.
  • Managing asthma symptoms: Bestmont-DM Tablet is involved in providing relief from the asthma symptoms by reducing airway inflammation and improving breathing.
  • Treatment of seasonal allergies: Bestmont-DM Tablet helps to manage seasonal allergies by reducing symptoms like congestion and sneezing during peak pollen seasons.
  • Relief from allergic conjunctivitis: Bestmont-DM Tablet relieves allergic conjunctivitis symptoms like itching, redness, and irritation in the eyes, providing comfort.
  • Use in chronic urticaria: Bestmont-DM Tablet helps to manage chronic urticaria (hives) by reducing inflammation and itchiness, providing relief from symptoms.

Directions for Use

  • Take Bestmont-DM Tablet with or without food, or as advised by a doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Bestmont-DM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast.
  • Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms.
  • Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.
  • Bestmont-DM Tablet helps alleviate symptoms associated with allergies, such as sneezing, a runny nose, coughing, and watery eyes.

How Bestmont-DM Tablet Works

Bestmont-DM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking histamine's action (chemicals causing allergic symptoms) and reducing the allergic reaction. It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.
Side effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet
Dealing with Medication-Induced Headache:
  • Hydrate your body: Drink enough water to prevent dehydration and headaches.
  • Calm Your Mind: Deep breathing and meditation can help you relax and relieve stress.
  • Rest and Recharge: Sleep for 7-8 hours to reduce headache triggers.
  • Take rest: lie down in a quiet, dark environment.
  • Cold or warm compresses can help reduce tension.
  • Stay Upright: Maintain good posture to keep symptoms from getting worse.
  • To treat headaches naturally, try acupuncture or massage therapy.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers include acetaminophen and ibuprofen.
  • Prescription Assistance: Speak with your doctor about more substantial drug alternatives.
  • Severe Headaches: Seek emergency medical assistance for sudden, severe headaches.
  • Frequent Headaches: If you get reoccurring headaches, consult your doctor.
  • Headaches with Symptoms: Seek medical attention if your headaches include fever, disorientation, or weakness.
Here's a comprehensive approach to managing medication-triggered fever:
  • Inform your doctor immediately if you experience a fever after starting a new medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your medication regimen or dosage as needed to minimize fever symptoms.
  • Monitor your body temperature to monitor fever progression.
  • Drink plenty of fluids, such as water or electrolyte-rich beverages, to help your body regulate temperature.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing or meditation, to help manage fever symptoms.
  • Under the guidance of your doctor, consider taking medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce fever.
  • If your fever is extremely high (over 103°F), or if you experience severe symptoms such as confusion, seizures, or difficulty breathing, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Manage stress by practising deep breathing, yoga or meditation.
  • Get enough sleep. Maintain a regular sleep cycle.
  • Exercise regularly. Try physical activities like walking, running, or dancing.
  • Limit stimulants like tea, coffee and alcohol.
  • Identify triggers and try managing them.
  • Take a break by scheduling time for yourself.
  • Try creative activities like writing, dancing or painting as it helps release tension.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Upper respiratory tract infection:
  • Inform your doctor about the symptoms you're experiencing due to medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan, which could include changing your medication, adding new medications, or offering advice on managing your symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids to help loosen and clear mucus from your nose, throat, and airways.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your symptoms don't subside or worsen, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the steps to manage the medication-triggered Cough:
  • Tell your doctor about the cough symptoms you're experiencing, which may be triggered by your medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication, adding new medications, or providing guidance on managing your cough symptoms.
  • Practice good hygiene, including frequent handwashing, avoiding close contact with others, and avoiding sharing utensils or personal items.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids, such as water, tea, or soup, to help thin out mucus and soothe your throat.
  • Get plenty of rest and engage in stress-reducing activities to help your body recover. If your cough persists or worsens, consult your doctor for further guidance.
Here are the 7 steps to manage Dizziness caused by medication:
  • Inform your doctor about dizziness symptoms. They may adjust your medication regimen or prescribe additional medications to manage symptoms.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for taking medication, and take it at the same time every day to minimize dizziness.
  • When standing up, do so slowly and carefully to avoid sudden dizziness.
  • Avoid making sudden movements, such as turning or bending quickly, which can exacerbate dizziness.
  • Drink plenty of water throughout the day to stay hydrated and help alleviate dizziness symptoms.
  • If you're feeling dizzy, sit or lie down and rest until the dizziness passes.
  • Track when dizziness occurs and any factors that may trigger it, and share this information with your doctor to help manage symptoms.

What if I have taken an overdose of Bestmont-DM Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Bestmont-DM Tablet as it may cause serious side effctd. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • If you notice any behavioural changes while taking Bestmont-DM Tablet, inform your doctor immediately.
  • If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Bestmont-DM Tablet 72 hours before the test, as it decreases the response to the skin prick test.
  • Do not stop taking Bestmont-DM Tablet abruptly even if you feel better, as it may cause withdrawal symptoms such as itching, burning sensations, or runny nose.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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DesloratadineTranylcypromine
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DesloratadineIvacaftor
Severe

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DesloratadineTranylcypromine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Co-administration of Bestmont-DM Tablet with Tranylcypromine may increase the risk or severity of CNS depression (decreased heart rate, decreased rate of breathing, loss of consciousness).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Bestmont-DM Tablet with tranylcypromine, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
DesloratadineIvacaftor
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Co-administration of Ivacaftor and Bestmont-DM Tablet can increase the levels of Bestmont-DM Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Bestmont-DM Tablet with Ivacaftor can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
DesloratadineIsocarboxazid
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Co-administration of Bestmont-DM Tablet with Isocarboxazid can increase the risk of CNS depression.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bestmont-DM Tablet with Isocarboxazid together can possibly result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not stop using any medications without talking to a doctor.
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Coadministration of Bestmont-DM Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bestmont-DM Tablet and rifabutin together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastRifapentine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Bestmont-DM Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Bestmont-DM Tablet together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. If you experience increased side effects such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, earaches, runny nose, or behavior and mood changes consult a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Coadministration of Bestmont-DM Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bestmont-DM Tablet and Primidone together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you experience any unusual symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Coadministration of Bestmont-DM Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Bestmont-DM Tablet and Phenytoin may interact with one another, but they can be taken together if your doctor has prescribed them. However, if you experience signs such as headache, fever, sore throat, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, earache, runny nose, or behaviour and mood changes, consult a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
MontelukastMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Bestmont-DM Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Bestmont-DM Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Bestmont-DM Tablet, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms such as fever, sore throat, cough, stomach pain, diarrhea, earache, runny nose, or uncommon, depression, confusion, difficulty concentrating, anxiety, hallucinations, irritability. memory impairment, restlessness, sleep walking, Consult a doctor immediately. Do not stop using medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Stay hydrated, as it is vital for those with a cough or cold. Drinking liquids at room temperature can alleviate runny nose and sneezing.
  • Avoid stress as the immune system is affected by stress and raises the risk of being sick. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, do deep breathing, and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to relieve stress.
  • Avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc., and also certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol consumption may worsen your health condition and also interfere with the activity of Bestmont-DM Tablet. So, do not consume alcohol while taking Bestmont-DM Tablet.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bestmont-DM Tablet is a category C medicine. It may cause toxic effects to the fetus. So, it should be used in pregnant women only if needed by doing a benefit/risk assessment.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Bestmont-DM Tablet can be safely used in breastfeeding mothers when prescribed.

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Driving

Unsafe

Bestmont-DM Tablet may cause drowsiness. So, do not drive or operate heavy machinery if you feel sleepy.

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Liver

Caution

Bestmont-DM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Bestmont-DM Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Unsafe

Bestmont-DM Tablet is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age.

Have a query?

FAQs

Bestmont-DM Tablet is used to treat allergic rhinitis.

Bestmont-DM Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Desloratadine and Montelukast. Desloratadine is an antihistamine and acts by blocking the action of histamines (chemical substances) that cause allergic symptoms. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Together, Bestmont-DM Tablet It provides quick relief from allergic symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, coughing, watery eyes, etc.

Bestmont-DM Tablet can be safely taken daily until your allergic symptoms subside and as long as your doctor has advised you to take it.

The common side-effects of Bestmont-DM Tablet are abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, and dry mouth. These side-effects are usually mild and go away without any treatment.

Bestmont-DM Tablet can be safely used in patients with diabetes. However, always consult your doctor before taking Bestmont-DM Tablet to discuss the possible risks associated with this medicine.

Bestmont-DM Tablet can improve symptoms in patients with seasonal allergic asthma. However, always consult your doctor before taking Bestmont-DM Tablet to discuss the possible risks associated with this medicine.

No, Bestmont-DM Tablet should not be stopped when allergy symptoms are relieved. It should be taken for as long as it is advised by the doctor. If you experience any difficulty while taking Bestmont-DM Tablet, consult your doctor.

Yes, the use of Bestmont-DM Tablet can cause dry mouth. Drink plenty of water, take regular sips throughout the day and keep some water by your bed at night. If your lips are also dry, you can apply lip balm.

Do not take Bestmont-DM Tablet with any fruit juices including orange, apple, or grapefruit, as they may reduce the effectiveness of Bestmont-DM Tablet. Avoid alcohol consumption while taking Bestmont-DM Tablet as it increases the severity of sleepiness or drowsiness caused by Bestmont-DM Tablet.

No, taking Bestmont-DM Tablet in higher doses will not make it more effective, instead it may increase the risk of side effects. If the symptoms worsen, please consult the doctor.

You are recommended to take your doctor’s advice before using Bestmont-DM Tablet if you are breastfeeding.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No. 231, Sector-3, HSIIDC, Dyal Singh Colony, Karnal, Haryana 132001
Other Info - BE99984

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Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Sep 12, 2025 | 8:57 AM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.2600.pdf
  2. https://www.drugs.com/mtm/desloratadine.html
  3. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.1243.pdf
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