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Monticope A 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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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Mankind Pharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Monticope A Tablet

Monticope A 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.

Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet exactly as advised by your doctor. Sometimes, Monticope A 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 Monticope A 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 Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet

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

  • Management of Asthma: Monticope A Tablet helps prevent and treat asthma by reducing airway inflammation, easing breathing, and lowering the risk of asthma attacks.
  • Relief from Allergies: Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • It is advised to take Monticope A Tablet once daily; however, follow your doctor’s recommendation regarding the dosage and duration.
  • Swallow Monticope A Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Key Benefits

  • Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet Works

Monticope A 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
Side effects of Monticope A 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 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.
  • Consult a healthcare professional to diagnose the skin infection and receive appropriate treatment.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions for treatments including creams, ointments, or antibiotics to stop the spread of germs.
  • Avoid scratching to help stop further infection and irritation.
  • Particularly after handling the affected region, wash your hands frequently.
  • To stop the spreading of infection, avoid sharing personal items including towels, clothes, and makeup.
  • Keep your skin moist to avoid dryness and irritations.
  • If your symptoms worsen or don't change, let your doctor know as they provide medical attention.
  • Avoid trigger foods that can cause allergic reactions, such as nuts, shellfish, or dairy products.
  • Keep a food diary to track potential food allergens.
  • Include omega-3 rich foods like salmon and walnuts to reduce inflammation.
  • Wear loose, comfortable clothing made from soft fabrics like cotton.
  • Apply cool compresses or take cool baths to reduce itching.
  • Use gentle soaps and avoid harsh skin products.
  • Reduce stress through relaxation techniques like meditation or deep breathing.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.

What if I have taken an overdose of Monticope A Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Monticope A 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 Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet .
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding before starting Monticope A Tablet .
  • Monticope A Tablet is not recommended for children below 15 years of age without a doctor's consent.
  • Avoid using Monticope A Tablet with alcohol or other antidepressants, as this combination may reduce your mental alertness.
  • Do not stop taking the Monticope A Tablet suddenly, as it may lead to an increased risk of an acute asthma attack.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Monticope A Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Monticope A Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Monticope A Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Monticope A 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.
How does the drug interact with Monticope A Tablet:
Coadministration of Monticope A Tablet and rifabutin can reduce the levels and effects of Rifabutin. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Monticope A 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.
How does the drug interact with Monticope A Tablet:
Coadministration of Monticope A Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Monticope A Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Monticope A 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.
How does the drug interact with Monticope A Tablet:
Coadministration of Monticope A Tablet and primidone can reduce the levels and effects of Monticope A Tablet.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Monticope A 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.
LevocetirizineEsketamine
Severe
How does the drug interact with Monticope A Tablet:
Using esketamine together with Monticope A 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 Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet .
  • Limit or avoid caffeine (coffee, tea, cola, and chocolate), as it may reduce the calming effects of Monticope A Tablet .

Lifestyle measures:

  • Avoid smoking, as it may alter the blood levels of Monticope A 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 Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

Monticope A 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

Monticope A 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

Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet in heart patients. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

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

FAQs

Monticope A 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.

Monticope A 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.

Monticope A Tablet is generally given for the long-term management of asthma. Please do not stop taking Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet was due, take Monticope A 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 Monticope A Tablet .

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

Yes, sometimes taking Monticope A 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

208, Okhla Industrial Estate, Phase III, New Delhi - 110020
Other Info - MON0409

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