Contents
- 1 Overview
- 2 Usage
- 3 Frequently Asked Questions
- 4 Precautions for DOFASMA PLUS TAB and its Constituents
- 5 Symptoms of Overdosage
- 6 Common Side-Effects
- 7 Serious Side-Effects
- 8 Rare Side-Effects
- 9 Disease Interactions
- 10 Technical Classification
- 11 Available Alternatives for DOFASMA PLUS TAB
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Overview
DOFASMA PLUS TAB is a Schedule H drug.DOFASMA PLUS TAB is composed of: DOXOFYLLINE ( ), MONTELUKAST ( )
Montelukast works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies. Montelukast is used in asthma prevention and sneezing and runny nose due to allergies. Montelukast is also used to prevent exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (narrowing of the air passages in the lungs) in adults and teenagers who are at least 15 years old and are not already taking this medicine for other conditions. Montelukast is also used to treat symptoms of year-round (perennial) allergies in adults and children who are at least 6 months old. It is also used to treat symptoms of seasonal allergies in adults and children who are at least 2 years old.
Usage
MONTELUKAST is generally used to treat: AsthmaMONTELUKAST can address symptoms like: Sneezing, Runny Nose
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is it safe on my liver?A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Check with your Doctor first
Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe
Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 2yrs
Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk
Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe
Precautions for DOFASMA PLUS TAB and its Constituents
Caution should be exercised in patients with
Symptoms of Overdosage
MONTELUKAST over-dosage can result in: Difficulty Breathing, Increased Thirst, Drowsiness, Vomit, Abdomen PainCommon Side-Effects
MONTELUKAST : Abdomen Pain, Head Headache, Arms Joint Pain, Tightness, Difficulty Swallowing, Fatigue (tiredness), Weakness (generalized)Serious Side-Effects
MONTELUKAST : Hallucinations, Depressed Mood, Weakness (generalized)Rare Side-Effects
MONTELUKAST : Skin Rash, Face Swelling, Dizziness, Difficulty Breathing, Body ItchingDisease Interactions
MONTELUKAST can interfere with: PhenylketonuriaTechnical Classification
MONTELUKAST is categorized as: LEUKOTRIENE MODIFIERS / RESPIRATORY AGENTSAvailable Alternatives for DOFASMA PLUS TAB
What are the commonly available Substitutes?
DOFASMA PLUS TAB | INR 114.28 for 10 TABLETS | MONTELUKAST , DOXOFYLLINE |
What are the other drugs with similar Ingredients?
DOXORIL M 800MG/10MG TAB | INR 126.67 for 10 TABLETS | DOXOFYLLINE 800.0 MG, MONTELUKAST 10.0 MG |
RESPIVEL M TAB | INR 91 for 10 TABLETS | DOXOFYLLINE 800.0 MG, MONTELUKAST |
SPIRODIN M TAB | INR 135 for 10 TABLETS | DOXOFYLLINE 400.0 MG, MONTELUKAST 10.0 MG |
VENTIDOX M 400MG/10MG TAB | INR 55 for 10 TABLETS | DOXOFYLLINE 400.0 MG, MONTELUKAST 10.0 MG |