What Are The Side Effects Of Taking Montek And Scor HB?

Posted on Thu, 11 Aug 2016

Question: Hi Doctor,

As discussed, I have done all the tests for my cough. I did PFT, Chest Ex - Ray, Ultra Sound full stomach, Every thing was fine apart from my Hemoglobin which was 10.5.
Doctor has given me the advise to take -
1) 1 pill of Montek for 15 days
2) 1 pill of Scor HB per day for 1 month
3) 2 Sachets of Wowmino per day.

Can you suggest all these medicines are good to increase the HB levels and are there any side effects or should I take any other medicines,

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (58 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Some modifications will be good for you.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I am glad to see you again.
It's good that your all reports are normal.
Montek is having montelukast. It is good drug.
But it will give better results when taken with levocetrizine.
Combination of levocetrizine and montelukast is easily available.
Scor HB tablet is for hemoglobin. I don't know the exact contents. So can you please send me image of Scor HB tablet so that I can go through the contents.
Wowmino is mostly protein powder.
Can you also show me the picture of this sachet?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (23 hours later)

Thanks!!
can you please tell me the name of the brand for such combination montelukast and levocerrizine.
Please see the attached photos.
please suggest if there are any side effects.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Montek LC, montair LC and odimont LC are the brand names.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
I have gone through the images you have attached.
You can continue them, no harm in it.
Montelukast and levocetrizine are available as following brand names.
1. Montek LC
2. Montair LC
3. Odimont LC
4. Montina L
5. Montecope LC etc.
Please let me know your weight so that I can guide you about exact dosing.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (16 minutes later)

My Weight is 59 Kgs.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Where do you work?

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I forgot to ask 1 important thing.
Levocetrizine causes sedation. So if you are working or studying then it is better not to take levocetrizine.
There is substitute for this drug in such situation.
So please let me know
1. Are you working?
2. If yes then where do you work?
3. Is sedation acceptable in your case?
Please reply me answers of above asked questions, so that I can guide you better about which drug should be taken and in which dose.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (5 minutes later)

what is sedation. I work in professional firm. it's basically a sitting job

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (0 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Sedation means sleepiness.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
Sedation means sleepiness.
After taking levocetrizine, you will be feel sleepy and you might not concentrate in work.
There is another non sedative option is there.
So please let me know
1. Is it ok if you feel sleepy during work hours?
2. Or you're have to be alert?

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (28 minutes later)

I have to be alert.

Please send me my diet accordingly.

Thanks,
XXXX

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Don't take levocetrizine.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Don't take levocetrizine as this will cause sleepiness.
So instead of levocetrizine take fexofenadine.
Combination of fexofenadine and montelukast is easily available with the brand names of
1. Allegra M
2. Odimont FX
3. Telekast FX
4. Montair FX etc.
Take twice daily after some food.
So take 1 tablet after breakfast and take one at night time after dinner.
Take for 10 days.
Dietary suggestions are
1. Drink plenty of fluids orally and keep your self hydrated.
2. Avoid oily and spicy food. Avoid fatty foods.
3. Avoid large meals, instead take frequent small meals.
4. Take fruits and green salads more.
5. Warm milk with turmeric and honey is also good. At least once a day.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query.
If you are not having further queries, then please close the conversation and rate my answer.
You can ask me directly on bit.ly/askdrkaushalbhavsar. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar