Almotel 10 mg / 5 mg

Indication

Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial) such as sneezing, runny or blocked nose and itchy, watery eyes, and as add-on for allergic rhinitis associated with asthma, in adults.

Ingredients

• Montelukast (as montelukast sodium) 10 mg
• Levocetirizine dihydrochloride 5 mg

Direction

As directed by the physician. Usually 1 tablet once daily, preferably in the evening, with or without food.

Side effects

• Drowsiness
• fatigue
• headache
• dry mouth
• Abdominal pain
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• upper respiratory infection
• Rarely: mood or behaviour changes (agitation
• bad dreams
• depression
• suicidal thoughts) with montelukast — stop and see a doctor
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Not for the relief of an acute asthma attack
• keep using prescribed rescue inhalers.
• Do not use in severe kidney impairment
• adjust dose in kidney disease. Not recommended in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless prescribed.
• May cause drowsiness — avoid alcohol and take care when driving or operating machinery.
• Prescription medicine.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.