Composition Levocetirizine (2.5mg) + Montelukast (4mg)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack bottle of 60 ml Syrup
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class
Action Class
Habbit Forming
Manufacturer Yester Pharma Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address Oyster Pharma Private Limited, Barog Road, Kumarhatti, Solan-173211, Himachal Pradesh, India

Basic Info
Description
Uses
Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Treatment of Hay fever
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montu 10mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
MOA
Stkast L Syrup contains Levocetirizine and Montelukast. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Levocetirizine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
What If
Q: What if I forget to give Stkast L Syrup to my child?
A: Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.
Drug Tips
Never combine Stkast L Syrup with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
Stkast L Syrup helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as it will not help.
If you are giving Stkast L Syrup to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
Practice self-care tips:Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergensEncourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty placesGive plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens
Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places
Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
Faqs
Q. My child has a persistent cough along with allergic symptoms. Can I give cough and allergy medicine together?
No. Do not mix cough and allergy medicines because they usually both contain similar ingredients. This may result in double dosing of the active ingredients, thereby causing serious side effects.
Q. Can I decrease the dose of Stkast L Syrup by myself if my child starts to feel better?
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in rebound reversal of all symptoms.
Q. How should Stkast L Syrup be stored?
Stkast L Syrup should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
Q. Can Stkast L Syrup make my child sleepy?
Stkast L Syrup causes mild drowsiness which can make your child sleepy. However, never give this medicine to your child to induce sleep. Forced sleep could mask any underlying sleep disorder like insomnia.
Q. My child is an athlete and has to participate in a sports event in the next two days. Can I start the course of Stkast L Syrup?
No, don’t start Stkast L Syrup without speaking to your child’s doctor. Moreover, Stkast L Syrup can hamper your child’s performance as it may cause mild sedation, dizziness, and sleepiness. So, it’s best to reach out to the doctor first.
Q. Can I stop the medicine by myself?
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Stkast L Syrup usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Q. My child is suffering from a mood disorder. Is it safe to give Stkast L Syrup to my child?
Some studies show that Stkast L Syrup can cause mood disorders, hallucinations, depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, shakiness, and trouble controlling body movements. Therefore, consult your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I use Stkast L Syrup for treating acute asthma attacks in my child?
Stkast L Syrup should only be used to prevent asthma attacks. It should not be used to stop an attack that has already started. Use your child’s reliever medicine to help with an attack that has already started.
Benifits
In Treatment of Allergic skin conditions
Stkast L Syrup is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. When used correctly it is a safe and effective treatment. It reduces the redness, rash, pain or itchiness caused by your skin’s reaction to an irritant. It thus improves your self-esteem and confidence as your appearance changes. Keep taking it for as long as it is prescribed to get the full benefits.
Side Effects
Headache
Skin rash
Sleepiness
Vomiting
Fever
Sore throat
Abdominal pain
Increased liver enzymes
Nausea
Fatigue
Rash
Upper respiratory tract infection
Diarrhea
Dryness in mouth
Safety Profile
Kidney:CAUTION
Stkast L Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Stkast L Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.However, use of Stkast L Syrup is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Stkast L Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Stkast L Syrup is recommended.However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.
Refferences
Desert Hope Treatment Center. What Issues Are There from Combining Cough Medicine & Antihistamines? [Updated 24 Jul. 2019]. [Accessed 30 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Adsule SM, Misra D. Long term treatment with montelukast and levocetirizine combination in persistent allergic rhinitis: review of recent evidence. J Indian Med Assoc. 2010;108(6):381-2. [Accessed 30 Dec. 2020] (online) Available from: View
Montelukast sodium [FDA Label]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2020. [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from: View
Levocetirizine dihydrochloride [FDA Label]. Smyrna, GA: UCB, Inc.; 2008. [Accessed 04 Jan. 2021] (online) Available from: View

