Montaheal Axl® Tablet
What is this medicine?
Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's combines anti-asthma and anti-allergic drugs, primarily used to prevent asthma. Besides this, it relieves symptoms like sneezing, runny nose, and allergic skin due to various allergies. Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty or laboured breathing. An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as 'allergens.' Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's consisting of three medicines: Levocetirizine, Ambroxol, and Montelukast. Levocetirizine blocks the effects of a chemical messenger known as 'histamine,' which is naturally involved in allergic reactions. It helps relieve allergy symptoms such as sneezing, running nose, watery eyes, itching, swelling, congestion, or stiffness. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that reduces mucus and makes coughing easy. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose, making it easy to breathe. Collectively, all of them help to improve symptoms and treat asthma.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. If you have kidney problems, dose adjustment might be required; the doctor will do it depending upon your disease's condition. Please inform your doctor if you have a problem passing urine and have epilepsy (fits) before starting Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. If you are supposed to undergo skin testing, the doctor might advise you to stop taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's 72 hours before the test as it decreases response to skin prick test. Please consult your doctor immediately if you experience aggression, anxiety, or depression after taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, pet danders etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you. Concurrent use of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's with alcohol or other antidepressants should be avoided to reduce your mental alertness. Please do not stop taking the Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's of a sudden, as it may lead to an increased risk of an acute attack of asthma. Avoid intake of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's with fruit juices (like apple, orange, or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective and decrease its efficacy. Antacids like magnesium hydroxide, aluminium hydroxide etc., should be taken at least 30 minutes before or after taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's as taking together may slow the absorption of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's.
How should I use this medicine?
Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup or dropper.
Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. Sometimes, you may experience an upset stomach, diarrhoea, vomiting, dry mouth, headache, skin rash, and fatigue. Most of these side effects of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. You should not take Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's if you are allergic to levocetirizine, ambroxol, or montelukast, have severe liver or kidney problems or have epilepsy. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. If you are taking NSAIDs, antacid, or any other allergy medication, please inform your doctor before starting Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's as it might affect the absorption of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. Also, Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's does not relieve immediate breathing problems as it takes some time for its effect; please keep an inhaler with you.
What if I miss a dose?
If you remember, within 4 hours of the time the Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's was due, take Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's straight away. Take your next dose at your normal time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's.
What may or may not interact with this medicine? Any cautions?
Tell your doctor about all medicines you use, and those you start or stop using during your treatment.
- Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's may have an interaction with other anti-allergic drugs, NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac), antifungals (fluconazole, miconazole, or voriconazole), heart medications (amiodarone), and antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, and erythromycin).
- Do not take Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's with fruit juices (like apple, orange, or grapefruit) as it might affect the working of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. Besides this, Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's may interact with a multi-mineral or other herbal/ayurvedic supplement, St. John's wort plant (used for depression). So, if you are using any of the OTC items, please tell your doctor.
- Patients affected with liver/kidney disease, epilepsy, and alcoholism should not take Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's as it has severe interaction.
- It is not advised to consume alcohol while taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's as it leads to excessive drowsiness.
- Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Avoid engaging in hazardous work requiring complete mental alertness like driving or operating machinery when taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's.
- Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.
- Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney diseases/conditions as dose adjustment might be required.
- Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's is not recommended for children below 15 years of age without the doctor's consent. For children above 15 years, the dose to be adjusted and recommended by a child specialist only.
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's is generally given for the long-term management of asthma. Please do not stop taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's even if you feel better, which may worsen your condition. For the best advice, consult your doctor and do as recommended. Syrup formulations of Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's may affect the blood sugar/blood glucose levels. You are advised to monitor your blood glucose levels while taking the Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's regularly. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes before consuming Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's. However, you can also use sugar-free formulations. Yes, sometimes taking Montaheal AXL Tablet 10's causes dry mouth. If you feel your mouth is dry, increase fluid intake, and do frequent mouthwashes.
What side effects may I notice from this medicine?
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects
- Dryness in mouth
- Headache
- Nausea
- Skin rash
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Vomiting
Where should I keep my medicine?
Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.
