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Allerkast

Allerkast

Manufacturer:

Akums Drug

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Montelukast Na 10 mg, levocetirizine HCl 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Symptomatic relief associated w/ seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult 1 tab once daily. Childn & adolescent ≥15 yr 1 tab once daily. Adult & childn ≥12 yr w/ mild renal impairment (CrCl 50-80 mL/min) 1 tab montelukast 10 mg + levocetirizine 2.5 mg once daily, moderate renal impairment (CrCl 30-50 mL/min) 1 tab montelukast 10 mg + levocetirizine 2.5 mg once daily, every other day.
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Overdosage
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Severe renal (CrCl <10 mL/min) or hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn 6-11 yr w/ renal impairment.
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Special Precautions
Co-administration w/ alcohol or other CNS depressants. May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Not recommended in infant & toddler <2 yr.
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Adverse Reactions
Headache, fatigue. Montelukast: Asthenia; fever, abdominal pain; trauma; dyspepsia; infectious gastroenteritis; dental pain; dizziness; nasal congestion, cough, flu; rash; increased ALT/AST. Levocetirizine: Somnolence; dry mouth.
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Drug Interactions
Montelukast: Co-administration w/ phenytoin, phenobarb & rifampicin. Levocetirizine: Small decrease in clearance w/ theophylline, ritonavir.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Antihistamines & Antiallergics
ATC Classification
R03DC53 - montelukast, combinations ; Belongs to the class of leukotriene receptor antagonists. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Allerkast FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P2,800/box)
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