Latur D 400mg/10mg Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Remandish Pharma Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Doxofylline (400mg) + Montelukast (10mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.8
User Reviews356

FAQ

Question
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Latur D 400mg/10mg?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Answer

Question
Can I stop Latur D 400mg/10mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, Latur D 400mg/10mg should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Latur D 400mg/10mg, inform your doctor.
Answer

Question
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Latur D 400mg/10mg be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Latur D 400mg/10mg will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Answer

Question
Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Latur D 400mg/10mg be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Latur D 400mg/10mg will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.
Answer

Question
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Latur D 400mg/10mg?
Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.
Answer

Question
Can I stop Latur D 400mg/10mg when my symptoms are relieved?
No, Latur D 400mg/10mg should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Latur D 400mg/10mg, inform your doctor.
Answer
Question
What if you forget to take Latur D Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Latur D 400mg/10mg, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Answer

Latur D 400mg/10mg Tablet Reviews

Latur D 400mg/10mg is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Latur D 400mg/10mg is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, insomnia, irritability, increased heart rate, and flu-like symptoms. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

How Latur D 400mg/10mg Tablet Works

Doxofylline and montelukast. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist which blocks the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

How to Use Latur D 400mg/10mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Latur D 400mg/10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Latur D 400mg/10mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Latur D 400mg/10mg Tablet Side Effects

Item form

Safety Tips

Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Latur D 400mg/10mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Latur D 400mg/10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Latur D 400mg/10mg is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Liver  CAUTION
Latur D 400mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Latur D 400mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Latur D 400mg/10mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Latur D 400mg/10mg during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Latur D 400mg/10mg. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. 
  • You have been prescribed Latur D 400mg/10mg for prevention and treatment of asthma.
  • Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. 
  • Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
  • It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
  • You have been prescribed Latur D 400mg/10mg for prevention and treatment of asthma.
  • Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.

References

  1. PubChem. Doxofylline.
  2. Montelukast sodium. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 04 Jan. 2018].
  3. ScienceDirect. Doxofylline.
  4. Montelukast sodium. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 1998 [revised Nov. 2014].
  5. Pipeline Pharma. Doxofylline+Montelukast [Product Information].

Other Medical Preparations