Minolast FX Oral Suspension

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Leeford Healthcare Ltd
Active Ingredient	Montelukast (4mg/5ml) + Fexofenadine (60mg/5ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	580

FAQ

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Minolast FX usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Minolast FX?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Minolast FX as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine. Make sure to keep a gap of at least 4 hours between giving this medicine and food to your child. This is done to significantly decrease any possible interaction between the two.

Can Minolast FX cause behavioral problems in my child?

Minolast FX contains ingredients that can interfere with brain activity and may cause drowsiness, irritability, and behavioral problems.

My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?

No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.

Can I decrease the dose of Minolast FX by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

My child is an athlete and has to participate in a sports event in the next two days. Can I start the course of Minolast FX?

No, don’t start Minolast FX without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Minolast FX can hamper your child’s performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. So, it’s best to reach out to the doctor first.

Can Minolast FX make my child sleepy?

Minolast FX causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.

How should Minolast FX be stored?

Minolast FX should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

What if I forget to give Minolast FX to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

Minolast FX Oral Suspension Reviews

Minolast FX is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It is also used in the treatment of hay fever and allergic skin conditions.

Give this medicine to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. For asthma, prefer giving Minolast FX in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it either in the morning or in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.

Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dizziness, body aches, rash, and headache. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.

Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.

How Minolast FX Oral Suspension Works

Minolast FX contains Montelukast and fexofenadine. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

How to Use Minolast FX Oral Suspension

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Minolast FX may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Minolast FX Oral Suspension

In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions: Minolast FX is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as urticaria. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. It reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by the skin’s reaction to an irritant.
In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: Minolast FX is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.
In Treatment of Hay fever: Minolast FX provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for your child to go about their daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and your child may only need to take it on days they have symptoms. If your child is taking it to prevent getting symptoms, it should be taken regularly to get the most benefit.

Uses of Minolast FX Oral Suspension

Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Hay fever

Minolast FX Oral Suspension Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Minolast FX is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Minolast FX is recommended.However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Minolast FX should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minolast FX may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Practice self-care tips:Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergensEncourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty placesGive plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Never combine Minolast FX with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
If you are giving Minolast FX to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.