MonteRAAY-LA
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Product Overview
MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus. It provides symptomatic relief of productive cough associated with respiratory tract disorders like bronchial asthma, bronchitis, and the common cold.
MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR may be 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, stomach upset, dryness in mouth, flu-like symptoms, fatigue, dizziness, and headache. 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 also 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.
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.
Used For
In Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR helps loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes it easier for the air to move in and out. This medicine relieves symptoms, such as tightness in chest, shortness of breath, wheezing, and coughing, and helps you carry out daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective.
It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Take it as prescribed by the doctor, and do not stop using it unless you are advised otherwise. Taking this medicine enables one to live their life more freely without worrying so much about the things that set off your symptoms.
- Treatment of Respiratory tract disorders associated with viscid mucus
How to use
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. MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR may be taken with or without food.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR, 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.
How it works
MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR is a combination of three medicines: Ambroxol, Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic which relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose and improves your symptoms.
Possible Side Effects
- Nausea
- Upset stomach
- Abdominal pain
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Fatigue
- Allergic reaction
- Sleepiness
- Flu-like symptoms
- Dizziness
Safety Advice
AlcoholCAUTIONAlcohol should be used with caution while taking MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR.
PregnancyCONSULTThe safety of MonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
BreastfeedingCONSULTMonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk.
DrivingUNSAFEMonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
KidneyCAUTIONMonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed. Use is not recommended in severe kidney disease.
LiverCAUTIONMonteRAAY-LA Tablets SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
- Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor may take regular blood tests to monitor the level of drug in your body.
- Avoid using antacids within 30 minutes of taking this medicine. It can make it harder for your body to absorb this medication.
- Notify your doctor if you smoke or have a viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
