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Written By Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Montifast Tablet is used to relieve allergic rhinitis. It contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine, which work by blocking the chemical messengers responsible for allergy. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects like abdominal pain, dizziness, headache, fatigue, and sleepiness. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking any other medicines or have pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

LEVOCETIRIZINE-5MG + MONTELUKAST-10MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Fischer & Paykel Healthcare Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

NPPA :

Regulated

About Montifast Tablet

Montifast Tablet is used to relieve and/or prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial). It is also used to treat rhinitis associated with asthma and urticaria. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements, typically not harmful to your body.

Montifast Tablet contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Montelukast blocks a chemical messenger called leukotriene, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Together, Montifast Tablet provides relief from allergic conditions.

Sometimes, Montifast Tablet may cause side effects like abdominal pain, skin rash, sleepiness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Montifast Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Do not take Montifast Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components. Check with your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Keep your doctor informed if you have any pre-existing medical conditions.

Uses of Montifast Tablet

Montifast Tablet is used to treat allergic reactions. The detailed uses of Montifast Tablet are as follows:<br/>•Allergic Rhinitis: Montifast Tablet effectively treats hay fever symptoms like allergic rhinitis, sneezing, a runny or itchy nose, and itchy eyes.<br/>•Asthma Management: Montifast Tablet also helps manage asthma symptoms by lowering airway inflammation; it is frequently used for long-term treatment.<br/>•Seasonal Allergies: It reduces allergy symptoms, particularly during pollen seasons or when specific allergens are present.<br/>•Treating Urticaria: It can treat chronic urticaria (hives), which causes itching and swelling due to allergic reactions.<br/>

Directions for Use

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

Medicinal Benefits

  • Montifast Tablet effectively treats symptoms such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose, and watery eyes caused by seasonal allergy (hay fever) or perennial allergy (year-round allergies).
  • It reduces nasal inflammation and improves breathing in individuals with both allergic rhinitis and asthma.
  • Helps reduce symptoms triggered by allergens like pollen, dust, or pet dander.
  • Alleviates symptoms of chronic hives (urticaria), including itching, redness, and swelling.
  • Reduces the likelihood of allergy triggers by blocking the action of chemical messengers such as leukotriene and histamine.

How Montifast Tablet Works

Montifast Tablet contains Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Montelukast blocks a chemical messenger called leukotriene, helping to reduce inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance responsible for allergic symptoms. Together, Montifast Tablet provides relief from allergic conditions.

Storage

Keep out of sight and reach of children.
Side effects of Montifast 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.
  • 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.
Here are the step-by-step strategies to manage the side effects of "indigestion" caused by medication usage:
  • Take medications with food (if recommended): It can help prevent stomach distress and indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals: Divide daily food intake into smaller, more frequent meals to ease digestion.
  • Avoid trigger foods: Identify and avoid foods that trigger indigestion, such as spicy, fatty, or acidic foods.
  • Stay upright after eating: Sit or stand upright for at least 1-2 hours after eating to prevent stomach acid from flowing into the oesophagus.
  • Avoid carbonated drinks: Avoid drinking carbonated beverages, such as soda or beer, which can worsen indigestion.
  • Manage stress: To alleviate indigestion, engage in stress-reducing activities like deep breathing exercises or meditation.
  • Consult a doctor if needed: If indigestion worsens or persists, consult a healthcare professional to adjust the medication regimen or explore alternative treatments.
  • Maintain a gentle oral hygiene routine by brushing your teeth twice daily with a soft-bristled toothbrush and fluoride toothpaste, and flossing once a day to remove trapped food particles.
  • Modify your diet to limit sugary and acidic foods and beverages, and opt for soft, easy-to-chew foods to reduce discomfort and promote healing.
  • Manage pain and discomfort with over-the-counter medication, cold compresses, and warm salt water rinses as needed.
  • Adopt healthy lifestyle habits, including quitting smoking and tobacco use, staying hydrated, and stimulating saliva production with sugar-free gum to support overall health and well-being.
  • Avoid extreme temperatures and irritants, such as extremely hot or cold foods and drinks, to prevent further discomfort and promote a smooth recovery.
  • Get ample rest; this helps your stomach to settle.
  • Eat soft and easy-to-digest foods like white rice, bananas, crackers and apple sauce.
  • Include probiotics-rich food like yoghurt, kefir, or miso, as they help maintain gut functioning.
  • Wash your hands properly before preparing/eating food and after using the toilet.
  • Drink water, broth or diluted fruit juice to replace electrolytes and lost fluids.
  • Avoid caffeine, alcohol, high-fat, fried and fast foods, as well as sweetened beverages.

What if I have taken an overdose of Montifast Tablet

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Montifast Tablet as it may cause overdose symptoms like headache, dizziness, fatigue, dry mouth, and nausea. If you suspect you have taken an overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • Do not take Montifast Tablet if you are allergic to any of its components or if you have severe impairment of kidney function.
  • Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems, asthma, or epilepsy.
  • Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before taking Montifast Tablet .
  • Montifast Tablet may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Hence, drive only if you are alert after taking this medicine.
  • Avoid alcohol consumption as it may lead to increased dizziness.
  • Keep your doctor informed about your medical conditions and medications to prevent any possible interactions.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Montifast 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 Montifast Tablet:
Coadministration of Montifast Tablet and Phenytoin may reduce the blood levels and effects of Montifast Tablet. This can lead to low treatment outcomes.

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

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Rifapentine with Montifast 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 Montifast Tablet:
Coadministration of Miconazole with Montifast Tablet may increase the blood levels and effects of Montifast Tablet. This increases the risk or severity of side effects.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between miconazole and Montifast 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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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Some anti-inflammatory compounds in ginger can relax membranes in the airways, reducing coughing.
  • The immune system is affected by stress, which raises the risk of illness. An individual can exercise regularly, meditate, practice deep breathing, and employ progressive muscle relaxation techniques to alleviate stress.
  • Try to get 7-9 hours of sleep each night to stay fit and healthy.
  • It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc.
  • Maintain personal hygiene and keep your surroundings clean.

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No

Therapeutic Class

ANTIALLERGIC

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Alcohol

Unsafe

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

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is not known if Montifast Tablet passes into breastmilk. Consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Caution

Montifast Tablet should be used with caution while driving as it may interfere with driving capabilities. You may feel drowsy or sleepy after taking Montifast Tablet .

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Liver

Caution

If you have a history of liver diseases or conditions, inform your doctor. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Kidney

Caution

Montifast Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe renal impairment. Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions.

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Children

Caution

Montifast Tablet is not recommended for children below two years without the doctor's consent. However, consult your paediatrician before giving Montifast Tablet to your child.

Have a query?

FAQs

Montifast Tablet is used to relieve and/or prevent symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial). It is also used to treat rhinitis associated with asthma and urticaria.

Montifast Tablet is a combination medicine containing levocetirizine (antihistamine) and montelukast (leukotriene antagonist). Montelukast works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger called histamine (responsible for allergic reactions).

Montifast Tablet is a non-sedative antihistamine providing instant relief from allergic conditions; however, in some people, it may cause sleepiness and induce drowsiness.

No, Montifast Tablet will not help in reducing general fever. Montifast Tablet is an antiallergic and primarily helps reduce allergic reactions, including seasonal allergies known as hay fever.

No, Montifast Tablet is not used to treat an asthma attack. It is used to treat allergic conditions. Talk to the doctor if you have any concerns.

Montifast Tablet should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by the doctor. Please consult the doctor if you are pregnant, planning for pregnancy or think you may be pregnant.

Do not discontinue Montifast Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Montifast Tablet for the prescribed duration.

Take Montifast Tablet as advised by the doctor. Take Montifast Tablet at a fixed time each day, as this will help you remember to take the medicine.

Montifast Tablet is a combination medicine containing Levocetirizine and Montelukast. It treats sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin conditions due to various allergies and hay fever (seasonal allergy).

Dry mouth could be a side-effect of Montifast Tablet . Limiting caffeine intake, avoiding smoking and mouthwashes containing alcohol, drinking water regularly, and chewing sugar-free gum/candy might help in stimulating saliva and thereby prevent drying of the mouth.

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

No, taking Montifast Tablet in higher doses will not be effective but might lead to an overdose. Therefore, avoid exceeding the recommended dosage.

Store Montifast Tablet at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

Montifast Tablet can be taken if you have liver or kidney problems, if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns.

Montifast Tablet may cause side effects like abdominal pain, skin rash, sleepiness, headache, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Montifast Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

It is advised to consult a doctor before taking other medicines with Montifast Tablet to prevent any interactions.

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Montifast Tablet as it may cause an overdose. Seek immediate medical attention if you have overdosed on Montifast Tablet .

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

FLAT NO.1, SAIVIHAR SHIVNERY COLONY, GARKHEDA AURANGABAD MH 431005
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Bayyarapu Mahesh KumarDoctor badge

Written By

Bayyarapu Mahesh Kumar

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Jul 18, 2025 | 6:34 AM IST

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