Trikast Strip Of 10 Tablets

Trikast Tablet contains a combination of montelukast, levocetirizine and ambroxol as active substances. It is used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as a runny or stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, productive (wet) cough and to treat blockage, swelling and irritation associated with bronchial asthma. Trikast Tablet works by blocking the chemical substances leukotrienes and histamine responsible for causing allergic symptoms.

This medicine also helps to loosen the mucous thus making breathing easy. Trikast Tablet should not be used in children below 18 years of age. Take it as in the exact dose and for the prescribed duration.

Dosage

Overdose

Excess of Trikast Tablet may cause stomach pain, sleepiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, and drowsiness. If you have taken too much of this medicine, contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Trikast Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Montelukast helps control the symptoms by blocking the actions of substances in the body called leukotrienes, which cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs and cause symptoms of allergic rhinitis and asthma.
• Levocetirizine acts by blocking the action of histamine, a natural substance produced by the body during an allergic reaction and improves allergic symptoms like sneezing, watery eyes, throat irritation.
• Ambroxol clears the chest by thinning and loosening the mucous (phlegm) in the airway tract. Therefore, it improves breathing and reduces cough.

Directions for Use

• Trikast Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor. Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
• Take it at a fixed time for optimal results. Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Trikast Tablet during pregnancy?

Trikast Tablet should not be consumed during pregnancy, as it may cause harm to the unborn baby. Talk to your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant. Inform your doctor if you are on any other medication.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Trikast Tablet while breastfeeding?

Trikast Tablet passes into the breastmilk and may cause harm to the baby. Inform your doctor if you are a lactating mother.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Trikast Tablet?

Trikast Tablet does not affect the ability to drive. However, if you experience dizziness, drowsiness, headache, avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Trikast Tablet?

No, you should not consume alcohol with Trikast Tablet. It might reduce the effectiveness and increases the drowsiness.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have or had any kidney disease or disorder.
• You are giving it to the elderly patient with age more than 65 years.
• You experience any psychiatric events after taking Trikast Tablet.
• You experience any unusual symptoms.
• You plan to undergo allergy skin tests.
• Trikast Tablet should not be replaced with other medicine suddenly.
• Trikast Tablet should not be used for acute asthma attacks.
• Trikast Tablet should not be used for children below 18 years of age.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to montelukast, levocetirizine, ambroxol, or any other component of Trikast Tablet.
• If you have kidney failure.

Side effects

• Headache
• Sleepiness
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Trikast Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
• Medicine used to treat fits and tuberculosis such as phenytoin, phenobarbital and rifampin decrease the effect of Trikast Tablet when co-administered.
• Medicine used to treat abnormal blood lipid levels such as gemfibrozil may increase the effect of Trikast Tablet when co-administered.
• Medicine used to treat a viral infection like ritonavir increases the effect of Trikast Tablet when co-administered.

Storage and disposal

• Store Trikast Tablet at a temperature below 25°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Can I stop taking Trikast Tablet if I feel better?

Do not stop taking Trikast Tablet until and unless your doctor advises you. If you stop taking this medicine, it can lead to a serious breathing problem, which can be very dangerous. The doctor will gradually decrease the dose as per the need.

Can I take an additional dose of Trikast Tablet during a sudden asthma attack?

No, Trikast Tablet should not be used for sudden (acute) asthma attacks as it takes time to act and it does not relieve your obstructive symptoms immediately. You must use an asthma inhaler for any such emergencies. Reach out to your doctor immediately.

Can I take Trikast Tablet for a dry cough?

Trikast Tablet contains ambroxol which is mucolytic, it thins and loosens the mucous. It is more effective for wet cough. Take it, if it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate.