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Emcast AL Tablet 10's, Pack of 10 TABLETS
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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Emcast AL Tablet is used to prevent and treat asthma. It is also used to relieve symptoms of allergic reactions such as swelling, itching, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose. It eases coughing by reducing mucus in the airways and improves breathing by reducing airway inflammation and swelling.

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Composition :

AMBROXOL-75MG + LEVOCETIRIZINE-5MG + MONTELUKAST-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Xenon Pharmaeuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Emcast AL Tablet

Emcast AL Tablet is used to prevent and treat asthma. It is also used to relieve allergy symptoms such as swelling, itching, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose. Asthma is a breathing problem in which the airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, making breathing difficult.

Emcast AL Tablet contains Levocetirizine, Ambroxol, and Montelukast. Levocetirizine relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion. Ambroxol thins mucous to ease coughing. Montelukast reduces airway inflammation to improve breathing. Together, they help treat allergies and asthma.

Take Emcast AL Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Sometimes, Emcast AL Tablet may cause common side effects such as an upset stomach, diarrhoea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, skin rash, and fatigue. Please consult your doctor if any side effects persist or worsen.

Inform your doctor before taking Emcast AL Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or have epilepsy (seizures) or severe liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking Emcast AL Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, let your doctor know if you are taking any prescribed or non-prescribed medicines to avoid potential side effects or interactions.

Uses of Emcast AL Tablet

Emcast AL Tablet is used to treat asthma and allergic reactions. The detailed uses of Emcast AL Tablet are as follows:

  • Management of Asthma: Emcast AL Tablet helps prevent and treat asthma by reducing airway inflammation, easing breathing, and lowering the risk of asthma attacks.
  • Relief from Allergies: Emcast AL Tablet helps relieve symptoms of allergic reactions, such as sneezing, a runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion.

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Directions for Use

  • Take Emcast AL Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take Emcast AL Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow Emcast AL Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Emcast AL Tablet is used to manage asthma and allergy.
  • It blocks the action of chemicals responsible for allergic reactions and airway inflammation.
  • It helps prevent and manage asthma by reducing airway swelling and improving breathing.
  • It thins and loosens mucus in the airways, making coughing easier and clearing the respiratory tract.
  • It relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion.

How Emcast AL Tablet Works

Emcast AL Tablet contains three medicines: Levocetirizine, Ambroxol, and Montelukast.• Levocetirizine: Blocks the action of a chemical (histamine) involved in allergic reactions and helps relieve symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion.• Ambroxol: Helps thin and loosen mucus in the airways, making coughing easier.• Montelukast: Blocks the action of a chemical (leukotriene) and reduces airway inflammation and swelling, making breathing easier.• Together, these medicines help manage asthma and allergic reactions.

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.

What if I have taken an overdose of Emcast AL Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Emcast AL Tablet , as it may cause serious side effects. If you suspect you have taken an overdose or notice any unusual symptoms, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Emcast AL Tablet if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
  • Inform your doctor if you have difficulty passing urine, epilepsy (fits), or liver/kidney problems before starting Emcast AL Tablet .
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before starting Emcast AL Tablet .
  • Emcast AL Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age without a doctor's consent.
  • Avoid using Emcast AL Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants, as this combination may reduce your mental alertness.
  • Do not stop taking the Emcast AL Tablet suddenly, as it may lead to an increased risk of an acute asthma attack.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe

Drug-Drug Interactions

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MontelukastPrimidone
Severe
How does the drug interact with Emcast AL Tablet:
Coadministration of Emcast AL Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Emcast AL Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Emcast AL 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.
MontelukastRifabutin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Emcast AL Tablet:
Coadministration of Emcast AL Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Emcast AL 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 Emcast AL Tablet:
Coadministration of Rifapentine with Emcast AL Tablet may reduce the blood levels and effects of Emcast AL Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Emcast AL 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.
MontelukastMiconazole
Severe
How does the drug interact with Emcast AL Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Emcast AL Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Emcast AL Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Emcast AL 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.
MontelukastPhenytoin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Emcast AL Tablet:
Coadministration of Emcast AL Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Emcast AL Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Emcast AL 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.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Emcast AL Tablet:
Using esketamine together with Emcast AL Tablet may increase side effects (drowsiness, confusion, difficulty concentrating, and impairment in thinking, judgment, reaction speed, and motor coordination).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Emcast AL Tablet with Esketamine together can result in an interaction, but it can be taken if a doctor has advised it. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.

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

Dietary recommendations:

  • Eat a healthy diet rich in green leafy vegetables.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption, as it can enhance the effects of Emcast AL Tablet .
  • Limit or avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate), as it may reduce the calming effects of Emcast AL Tablet .

Lifestyle measures:

  • Avoid smoking, as it may alter the blood levels of Emcast AL Tablet and affect dosing.
  • Maintain good hygiene, such as washing hands after coming from outside, to reduce the risk of infection.
  • Stay active and exercise regularly to improve the quality of life and increase tolerance to shortness of breath.
  • Practise pursed-lip breathing exercise to improve breathing capacity and lung health.
  • Talk to a family member if you feel low or stressed, as emotional support can help keep asthma under control.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIASTHMATIC AGENT AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY AGENT

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Alcohol

Unsafe

It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Emcast AL Tablet as it leads to excessive drowsiness.

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Pregnancy

Safe if prescribed

Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Breast Feeding

Safe if prescribed

Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

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Driving

Unsafe

Avoid engaging in hazardous work requiring complete mental alertness like driving or operating machinery when taking Emcast AL Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Emcast AL Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.

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Kidney

Caution

Emcast AL Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.

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Children

Caution

Emcast AL Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age without the doctor's consent. For children above 15 years, the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Limited data available for the use of Emcast AL Tablet in heart patients. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor before giving Emcast AL Tablet to geriatric patients. Your doctor will prescribe Emcast AL Tablet if the benefits outweigh the risks.

FAQs

Emcast AL Tablet is used to prevent and treat asthma. It is also used to relieve allergy symptoms such as swelling, itching, sneezing, watery eyes, and a runny nose.

Emcast AL Tablet contains Levocetirizine, Ambroxol, and Montelukast. Levocetirizine relieves allergy symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, and congestion. Ambroxol thins mucous to ease coughing. Montelukast reduces airway inflammation to improve breathing. Together, they help treat allergies and asthma.

Emcast AL Tablet is generally given for the long-term management of asthma. Please do not stop taking Emcast AL Tablet even if you feel better, which may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended.

If you remember, within 4 hours of the time the Emcast AL Tablet was due, take Emcast AL Tablet straight away. Take your next dose at your normal time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose of Emcast AL Tablet .

Syrup formulations of Emcast AL Tablet may affect the blood sugar/blood glucose levels. You are advised to monitor your blood glucose levels while taking the Emcast AL Tablet regularly. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before consuming Emcast AL Tablet . However, you can also use sugar-free formulations.

Yes, sometimes taking Emcast AL Tablet causes dry mouth. If you feel your mouth is dry, increase fluid intake and use mouthwash frequently.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Plot No.: 598, M. K. Technology Park, Landran, Banur Highyway, SAS Nagar, Mohali,Punjab – 140307
Other Info - EMC0049

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