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Respicare Tablet is an anti-allergic medicine used for the treatment of asthma and other allergic conditions such as a runny or blocked nose, watery eyes, itching, etc. It contains montelukast as its main component. This medicine works by inhibiting the action of natural chemical substance leukotrienes responsible for allergic conditions.
By blocking leukotrienes, Montelukast improves asthma symptoms, helps control asthma and improves seasonal allergy symptoms. Respicare Tablet should be taken as directed by the doctor and in doses and duration as prescribed. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and about all the medicines and supplements you take and all the conditions or diseases you suffer from, before starting this medicine.
Respicare Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy under medical supervision. Use this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Respicare Tablets in breastfeeding mothers. Use this medicine while breastfeeding only if prescribed by your doctor.
Respicare Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Avoid intake of alcohol while taking Respicare Tablet as this may make you more drowsy.
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Symptoms of an overdose of Respicare Tablet include vomiting, abdominal pain, thirst, somnolence (drowsiness) and mood disorders. If you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.
If you missed any dose of Respicare, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose of medicine to compensate for the missed one.
Respicare Tablet contains montelukast, which works by opposing the actions of Leukotrienes. Leukotrienes cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs and also cause allergy symptoms. By blocking leukotrienes, Montelukast improves asthma symptoms, helps control asthma and improves seasonal allergy symptoms.
No, Respicare Tablet does not contain any steroid. It contains Montelukast.
Respicare Tablet can make you feel sleepy or drowsy. This medicine has drowsiness as its common side effect.
No, it will not help in an acute attack of asthma. It is advisable to take appropriate rescue medicine like inhalers given by your doctor during an asthma attack. Keep taking this medicine as well and do not stop it abruptly.
No, you should take this medicine for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Stopping this medicine in between the treatment may revert the allergic symptoms.