Stelix

Stelix

Manufacturer:

Bafna Pharma

Distributor:

Natrapharm
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Montelukast Na 10 mg, levocetirizine diHCl 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Chronic allergic conditions eg, seasonal allergic rhinitis, perennial allergic rhinitis, rhinitis associated w/ asthma.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
May be taken with or without food: Take in the morning or evening.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to montelukast Na, levocetirizine or cetirizine. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min). Galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Special Precautions
May impair ability to drive or operate machinery. Renal & hepatic impairment. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <15 yr. Elderly. Montelukast: Not for the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus. Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment & management of exercise-induced bronchospasm. Avoid concurrent treatment w/ aspirin & NSAIDs. Levocetirizine diHCl: Avoid alcohol intake. Galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.
Adverse Reactions
Montelukast: Dyspepsia, abdominal pain, rash, dizziness, headache, fatigue, fever, trauma, cough, nasal congestion, flu. Levocetirizine: Somnolence, fatigue, nasopharyngitis, dry mouth & pharyngitis.
Drug Interactions
Montelukast: Decrease AUC w/ phenobarb or rifampin.
MIMS Class
Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations / 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
Stelix FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P25/film-coated tab)
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