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Can Montas L Be Taken During Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Question: Hi Doctor
Can I take Montas-L (Montelukast 10 mg,
Levocetirizine 5 mg) twice in a day to relieve me of my cough and cold? I am 30 weeks pregnant..
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Answered by Dr. Muthu Krishnan (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Yes.You can take these drugs.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
Welcome to HCM.I have analysed your question.
Both levocetrizine and monteleukast are categorized as type B drug.It means that, there is no adequate evidence for these drugs to cause harmful effects in human foetus.So you can take these drugs during pregnancy.But kindly consult with your treating doctor before taking these medications.
Thank you.
Feel free to ask any questions.
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Can Montas L Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: Yes.You can take these drugs. Detailed Answer: Hi dear, Welcome to HCM.I have analysed your question. Both levocetrizine and monteleukast are categorized as type B drug.It means that, there is no adequate evidence for these drugs to cause harmful effects in human foetus.So you can take these drugs during pregnancy.But kindly consult with your treating doctor before taking these medications. Thank you. Feel free to ask any questions.