Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Metlar Formulations
Active Ingredient	Rupatadine (10mg) + Montelukast (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	5.0
User Reviews	788

FAQ

What if you forget to take Montilar Rup Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Montilar Rup 10mg/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.

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet Reviews

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergy symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.

Montilar Rup 10mg/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, dryness in mouth, diarrhea, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, headache, fatigue, and weakness. 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. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, 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.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet Works

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg is a combination of two medicines: Rupatadine and Montelukast, which treats sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Rupatadine is an antiallergic which blocks the action a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose, and improves symptoms.

How to Use Montilar Rup 10mg/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. Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet

In Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies: Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg is used to treat an itchy, stuffy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal hay fever (allergic rhinitis). It works by reducing certain substances in the body called histamines that are responsible for the allergic symptoms. It also reduces swelling inside the nose and thus decreases symptoms such as stuffy nose. This helps in easy breathing and makes you feel better.

Uses of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet

Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Liver ^CAUTION

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.Because of the limited information, use of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg is not recommended in patients with kidney disease.

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Do not drink alcohol while taking Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg as it may cause increased sleepiness.
Dry mouth may occur as a side effect. Frequent mouth rinses, good oral hygiene, increased water intake and sugarless candy may help.
You have been prescribed Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
Stop taking Montilar Rup 10mg/10mg at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.