Farcet-M KID Tablets

Farcet-M KID Tablets 

Composition :

(Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg Tablets and Montelukast 5 mg Dispersible Tablets) are often prescribed together, or as a fixed-dose combination, to treat various allergic and respiratory conditions.

Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride (an antihistamine):

• Reduces allergy symptoms: It primarily works by blocking histamine, a chemical in the body responsible for allergic reactions. This helps alleviate symptoms like:

  • Sneezing

  • Runny nose

  • Itchy or watery eyes

  • Itchy nose, throat, or skin

  • Rashes and hives (urticaria)

Montelukast (a leukotriene receptor antagonist):

• Reduces inflammation in airways: Montelukast works by blocking leukotrienes, another group of chemical messengers that cause inflammation, swelling, and narrowing of airways in the lungs and nose. Its uses include:

  • Asthma management: It helps prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. It's important to note that it's for prevention and long-term control of asthma, not for treating sudden asthma attacks (a rescue inhaler is needed for that).

  • Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB): It can prevent breathing difficulties that occur during or after exercise.

  • Allergic rhinitis: It helps relieve symptoms of seasonal (hay fever) and perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, and itching. It may be used for allergic rhinitis when other medications are not sufficient.

  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives): It can help reduce itching and swelling associated with chronic hives.

Combination (Levocetirizine Dihydrochloride 2.5 mg & Montelukast 5 mg):

When used together, these two medications provide a dual action to address allergic and respiratory issues:

• They are commonly prescribed for conditions like:

  • Allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial): Providing more comprehensive relief from nasal symptoms, itchy eyes, and sneezing.

  • Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives): To reduce itching and skin reactions.

  • Bronchial asthma associated with allergies: By reducing both allergic reactions and airway inflammation, they can improve overall lung function and reduce discomfort.