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Can Long Term Usage Of Lasma And Telekast Cause Any Problem?

My kid 7 yrs old is prescribed with Lasma 10 mg or Telekast - L for 2 months for frequenty getting cold, cough. Kindly advise whether taking this medicine for 2 months will not cause any side effects in his body. Reason for asking this is he suffered from Atopic dermititis when he was 3 yrs. Now he does not have any skin problem but his skin is always dry.
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Hi, I'am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns,

Telekast (Montelukast ) is safe drug that can be used for a long time without any significant side effect . It is an alternative to inhaled steroids which is choice of therapy. For dry skin take care of hydration by using good amount of emollients. Key to prophylactic therapy is regular use to decrease incidence of acute episodes .

Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions

Take care.
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Can Long Term Usage Of Lasma And Telekast Cause Any Problem?

Hi, I am Dr Suresh K Yadav MD (paediatrics), I had gone through your question and understand your concerns, Telekast (Montelukast ) is safe drug that can be used for a long time without any significant side effect . It is an alternative to inhaled steroids which is choice of therapy. For dry skin take care of hydration by using good amount of emollients. Key to prophylactic therapy is regular use to decrease incidence of acute episodes . Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions Take care.