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Zykids Forte

Zykids Forte

Manufacturer:

Ajanta Pharma

Distributor:

Cathay Drug
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Montelukast Na 5 mg, levocetirizine HCl 5 mg
Indications/Uses
Relief of symptoms associated w/ seasonal & perennial allergic rhinitis.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Childn 6-14 yr 1 chewable tab once daily.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to montelukast, levocetirizine & to other piperazine derivatives. Patients w/ rare hereditary problems of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption. Severe renal impairment (CrCl <10 mL/min).
Special Precautions
Impaired renal & hepatic impairment. Montelukast: Eosinophilic conditions. Avoid aspirin or NSAIDs in patients w/ known aspirin sensitivity. Neuropsychiatric events in adults, adolescents, & childn. Levocetirizine: Patients w/ predisposing factors of urinary retention (eg, spinal cord lesion, prostatic hyperplasia). Patients w/ epilepsy & those w/ risk of convulsion. A wash-out period of 3 days is required before performing allergy skin tests. Pruritus may occur. Avoid concurrent use of alcohol.
Adverse Reactions
Diarrhea, vomiting. Montelukast: Upper resp infection. Nausea, elevated ALT & AST levels; rash; pyrexia. Levocetirizine: Headache, somnolence, dry mouth, fatigue. Constipation, sleep disorder.
Drug Interactions
Montelukast: Decreased AUC w/ phenobarb. Concomitant use w/ potent cytochrome P450 enzyme inducers (eg, phenobarb or rifampin). Levocetirizine: Small decrease in the clearance w/ theophylline (400 mg dose). Increased plasma AUC & t½ & decreased clearance w/ ritonavir. May have effects on CNS w/ alcohol & other CNS depressants in sensitive patients.
MIMS Class
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
Zykids Forte chewable tab
Packing/Price
30's
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