WHAT IS 1 AL M 10/5MG?
1 AL M 10/5MG contains active ingredients Levocetirizine and Montelukast
Levocetirizine is an antiallergic agent
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances called leukotrienes
WHAT 1 AL M 10/5MG IS USED FOR?
It is used to,
Treat symptoms associated with allergic conditions, such as hay fever, year-round allergies such as dust or pet allergies, chronic nettle rash
Improve symptoms of asthma and helps to control asthma
WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:
TALK TO DOCTOR
Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:
Are allergic to Levocetirizine or Montelukast or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Suffer from severe kidney failure
Suffer from epilepsy or are in any other way at risk of suffering with fits
PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking 1 AL M 10/5MG
CHILDREN & ADOLESCENTS
1 AL M 10/5MG is not recommended in children less than 6 years
Consult your doctor for advice before taking 1 AL M 10/5MG
DRIVING & USING MACHINES
In some patients 1 AL M 10/5MG may cause drowsiness, tiredness and exhaustion
If you experience any of these symptoms, then do not drive or operate any machines
INTERACTIONS:
Tell your doctor if you are taking,
Anti-asthma medicines
Aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines
Phenobarbital or phenytoin, used for treatment of epilepsy
Rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis and some other infections
DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:
Always take 1 AL M 10/5MG exactly as your doctor has told you
You should swallow the tablet whole with water
If you suffer from mild to moderate kidney failure, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose according to the severity of your kidney disease
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the complaints
If you take more 1 AL M 10/5MG
If you have taken more 1 AL M 10/5MG than you should, you may experience the following symptoms: confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, feeling unwell, dilation of the pupils, itching, restlessness, drowsiness, sleepiness, fast heartbeat, shaking and difficulty passing urine, Contact your doctor immediately
If you forget to take 1 AL M 10/5MG
Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Skip the missed dose and take the next tablet at the usual time
If you stop taking 1 AL M 10/5MG
Consult your doctor before you stop taking this medication
SIDE EFFECTS OF 1 AL M 10/5MG:
COMMON
Like all medicines, 1 AL M 10/5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Sleepiness, dizziness
• Headache
• Inflammation of the throat
• Swelling and irritation inside the nose (in children)
• Abdominal pain
• Dry mouth
• Tiredness
• Diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting
• Fever, rash
• Upper respiratory tract infection
UNCOMMON
Like all medicines, 1 AL M 10/5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Allergic reactions including rash, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat which may cause difficulty in breathing or swallowing
• Behaviour and mood related changes, dream abnormalities, including nightmares, trouble sleeping, sleepwalking, irritability, feeling anxious, restlessness, agitation including aggressive behaviour or hostility, depression
• Dizziness, drowsiness
• Nose bleeding
• Dry mouth, indigestion
• Bruising, itching, hives
• Joint or muscle pain, muscle cramps
• Sensation of tingling or numbness of the skin
• Diarrhoea
RARE
Like all medicines, 1 AL M 10/5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Fits
• Disorders of movement
• Swelling of the skin
• Abnormal liver function
• Increase in weight
• Aggression, confusion, depression
• Hallucinations
• Difficulty in sleeping
• Increased bleeding tendency
• Tremor, disturbance in attention, memory impairment
• Palpitations
VERY RARE
Like all medicines, 1 AL M 10/5MG can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
• Changed or diminished taste sensation fainting
• Blurry vision
• Painful urination, bedwetting
• Serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat, difficulty in breathing
• Local skin reaction
• Muscle disorders
• Jerky movements
• Hallucinations, disorientation, suicidal thoughts and actions
• Swelling (inflammation) of the lungs
• Hepatitis (inflammation of the liver)
• Tender red lumps under the skin
STORAGE:
Keep out of the reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
