Velsta Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Caution For Usage Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Montelukast Na 10 mg, levocetirizine diHCl 5 mg

Indications/Uses

Chronic allergic conditions eg, seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, rhinitis associated w/ asthma.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult >15 yr 1 tab once daily.

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Overdosage

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Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to montelukast Na, levocetirizine or cetirizine. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

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Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation. Elderly. Montelukast: Not indicated for the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus. Do not abruptly substitute for inhaled or oral corticosteroids. Do not use as monotherapy for the treatment & management of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Avoid in patients w/ known aspirin sensitivity. Hepatic impairment. Levocetirizine diHCl: Alcohol intake. Renal impairment. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Montelukast: Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, rash, dizziness, headache, fatigue, fever, trauma, cough, nasal congestion, flu. Levocetirizine diHCl: Somnolence, fatigue, nasopharyngitis, dry mouth & pharyngitis.

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Drug Interactions

Montelukast: Potent CYP450 inducers eg, phenobarb or rifampin.

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Caution For Usage

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Antihistamines & Antiallergics / Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DC53 - montelukast, combinations ; Belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Velsta FC tab

Packing/Price

30's

Velsta

Manufacturer:

Bafna Pharma

Distributor:

Multicare