Jotair L Tablet

Jotair L Tablet

Jotair L Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of allergic symptoms such as runny nose, stuffy nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also reduces inflammation in the airways and make breathing easier.

Jotair L Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, dryness in the mouth, headache, skin rash, flu-like symptoms, and fatigue. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from kidney disease.

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WHAT JOTAIR L IS USED FOR?

It is used to,

Treat symptoms associated with allergic conditions, such as hay fever, year-round allergies such as dust or pet allergies, chronic nettle rash
Improve symptoms of asthma and helps to control asthma

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with jotair l tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Jotair L Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

UNSAFE

Jotair L Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Jotair L Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Jotair L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Jotair L Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS:

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking this medicine, if you:

Are allergic to Levocetirizine or Montelukast or to any of the other ingredients of this medicine
Suffer from severe kidney failure
Suffer from epilepsy or are in any other way at risk of suffering with fits

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking JOTAIR L

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor if you are taking,

Anti-asthma medicines
Aspirin or anti-inflammatory medicines
Phenobarbital or phenytoin, used for treatment of epilepsy
Rifampicin, used to treat tuberculosis and some other infections

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

Always take JOTAIR L exactly as your doctor has told you
You should swallow the tablet whole with water
If you suffer from mild to moderate kidney failure, your doctor may prescribe a lower dose according to the severity of your kidney disease
The duration of treatment depends on the type, duration and course of the complaints

If you take more JOTAIR L

If you have taken more JOTAIR L than you should, you may experience the following symptoms: confusion, diarrhoea, dizziness, fatigue, headache, feeling unwell, dilation of the pupils, itching, restlessness, drowsiness, sleepiness, fast heartbeat, shaking and difficulty passing urine, Contact your doctor immediately

If you forget to take JOTAIR L

Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose
Skip the missed dose and take the next tablet at the usual time

If you stop taking JOTAIR L

Consult your doctor before you stop taking this medication

STORAGE:

Keep out of the reach of children
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)