Alcikam MT Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Alcikam MT Tablet
Alcikam MT is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Animate Pharma (Abyss Pharma Pvt Ltd). This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Levocetirizine, Montelukast. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 10 Tablet and is priced at Rs 90 (arround $1.26 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Levocetirizine+ Montelukast) |
| Pharma Company : | Animate Pharma (Abyss Pharma Pvt Ltd) |
| Brand Label : | Alcikam MT |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 10 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 9 INR (arround $0.126 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 90 INR (arround $1.26 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Alcikam MT
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Alcikam MT are :
Levocetirizine
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Levocetirizine is used to relieve runny nose; sneezing; and redness, itching, and tearing of the eyes caused by hay fever, seasonal allergies, and allergies to other substances such as dust mites, animal dander, and mold. It is also used to treat symptoms of hives, including itching and rash. Levocetirizine is in a class of medications called antihistamines. It works by blocking the action of histamine, a substance in the body that causes allergic symptoms.
For more details on Levocetirizine, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Levocetirizine..
MontelukastIndication (Prescribed for or used as): Montelukast is used to prevent wheezing, difficulty breathing, chest tightness, and coughing caused by asthma. Montelukast is also used to prevent bronchospasm (breathing difficulties) during exercise. Montelukast is also used to treat the symptoms of seasonal (occurs only at certain times of the year), and perennial (occurs all year round) allergic rhinitis (a condition associated with sneezing and stuffy, runny or itchy nose). Montelukast is in a class of medications called leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs). It works by blocking the action of substances in the body that cause the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.Chronic asthma. Seasonal allergic rhinitis. Perennial allergic rhinitis. Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma.
For more details on Montelukast, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Montelukast..
Alcikam MT Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 117 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Alcikam MT, which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Levocetirizine-5 mg Montelukast-10 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.