Manufacturer : Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)

Made In: Mankind Pharma Ltd

YOUR CHILD?S MEDICINE AT A GLANCE Monticope -Kid Tablet is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies. 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 Monticope -Kid Tablet 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, dry mouth, 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. USES OF MONTICOPE -KID TABLET IN CHILDREN Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies Treatment of Hay fever Treatment of Allergic skin conditions BENEFITS OF MONTICOPE -KID TABLET FOR YOUR CHILD In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies Monticope -Kid Tablet 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. Show More SIDE EFFECTS OF MONTICOPE -KID TABLET IN CHILDREN Monticope -Kid Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they?re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child?s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include- Common side effects of Monticope Rash Nausea Diarrhea Dryness in mouth Fatigue Headache Skin rash Sleepiness Vomiting HOW CAN I GIVE MONTICOPE -KID TABLET TO MY CHILD? 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. Monticope -Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. HOW MONTICOPE TABLET WORKS Monticope -Kid Tablet contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Kidney CAUTION Monticope -Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Monticope -Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. However, use of Monticope -Kid Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. warnings Liver SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Monticope -Kid Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Monticope -Kid Tablet is recommended. However, consult your child?s doctor in case of severe liver disease. WHAT IF I FORGET TO GIVE MONTICOPE -KID TABLET 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.