Monticope Suspension is an antihistaminic medicine used in the treatment of allergies. It helps provide relief from various allergic reactions such as cold, runny nose, sneezing, etc., in children. An allergic reaction is a response that occurs when the foreign particles enter the body. This allergic reaction may vary from person to person.

Monticope Suspension is an anti-allergic medicine containing Montelukast and Levocetirizine. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist, which blocks a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger called ‘histamine. This chemical messenger is naturally involved in allergic reactions. Together, this medicine helps to relieve discomfort and unpleasant symptoms, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, and red/watery eyes that occur due to allergic conditions.

Monticope Suspension may cause certain side effects in your child, such as abdominal pain, headache, cold-like symptoms, or diarrhoea. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Monticope Suspension should be given as advised by your paediatrician. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of this medicine to the child. Monticope Suspension can be given with or without food. Your paediatrician will decide the dose of the medicine depending on the type and severity of the infection.

Monticope Suspension is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Monticope Suspension to your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition including his current medications and medical history to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your paediatrician if your child has any liver or kidney problems.

Monticope Suspension is a combination medicine containing levocetirizine (antihistamine) and montelukast (leukotriene antagonist). Montelukast works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. Levocetirizine works by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger called ‘histamine. This chemical messenger is naturally involved in allergic reactions.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach upset
• Indigestion

Avoid using Monticope Suspension if your child if she/he is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Before administration, let your paediatrician know about the complete medication history of your child, including OTC (over-the-counter) medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Also, let your doctor know if your child has liver or kidney disease. This medicine is intended for paediatric use. Hence, avoid using it in pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and the adult population.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Monticope Suspension has interactions with antibiotics (azithromycin, erythromycin), antacids (cimetidine), anti-fungal (ketoconazole), respiratory disease medicine (theophylline), and decongestant (pseudoephedrine), anti-viral or anti-HIV drugs (ritonavir).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established. 

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before administering Monticope Suspension if your child has any history of kidney or liver disease.

• AZITHROMYCIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• CIMETIDINE
• KETOCONAZOLE
• THEOPHYLLINE
• RITONAVIR

• The child’s immune system is affected by stress, which raises the risk of being sick. Hence, progressive muscle relaxation techniques should be tried to relieve stress.
• Sleeping for 7-9 hours each night can make your child stay fit and safe.
• It is advised to avoid contact with known allergens (allergy-causing agents) such as pollen, dust, etc. Certain food items are known to cause allergies to you.
• Make your child drink more fluids to avoid dehydration.

Allergic reaction: An allergy is an immune system response to foreign elements typically not harmful to your body. These foreign elements are known as ‘allergens.’ Allergic condition varies from person to person. Some might be allergic to certain foods and seasonal allergies like hay fever. At the same time, others might be allergic to pollen or pet dander. Monticope Suspension helps to relieve discomfort and unpleasant symptoms, like blocked/runny/itchy nose, and red/watery eyes that occur due to allergic conditions.