Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat symptoms of skin and seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes.

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is used to improve asthma features, control asthma and also reduce seasonal allergy features

Uses of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT in children

Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Benefits of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT for your child

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT 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.

Side effects of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT in children

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT 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 Montasma

Headache
Diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Fever
Upper respiratory tract infection

How can I give Montasma 4mg Tablet DT to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Montasma 4mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Montasma Tablet DT works

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

What if I forget to give Montasma 4mg Tablet DT 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.

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Quick tips

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT helps prevent asthma attacks. Never give it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases.
Make sure to keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress.
If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor.
Never increase or decrease the dose of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT on your own as it can harm your child.
Never combine Montasma 4mg Tablet DT with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects.
If you are giving Montasma 4mg Tablet DT to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm.
Practice self-care tips:
1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
3. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene antagonists

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FAQs

Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Montasma 4mg Tablet DT?

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Montasma 4mg Tablet DT as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Montasma 4mg Tablet DT?

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Montasma 4mg Tablet DT. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.

Can I decrease the dose of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT by myself if my child starts to feel better?

No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.

How should Montasma 4mg Tablet DT be stored?

Montasma 4mg Tablet DT should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

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Montasma 4mg Tablet DT

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Uses of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT in children

Benefits of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT for your child

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Side effects of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT in children

Common side effects of Montasma

How can I give Montasma 4mg Tablet DT to my child?

How Montasma Tablet DT works

Safety advice

What if I forget to give Montasma 4mg Tablet DT to my child?

All substitutes

Quick tips

Fact Box

Patient concerns

FAQs

Which food items should my child avoid taking along with Montasma 4mg Tablet DT?

Can other medicines be given at the same time as Montasma 4mg Tablet DT?

Can I decrease the dose of Montasma 4mg Tablet DT by myself if my child starts to feel better?

Can I stop the medicine by myself?

How should Montasma 4mg Tablet DT be stored?

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