Is Montek LC safe for use by hepatitis B patient for allergies?
Patient: I am a chronic hepatitis B patient and on anti-retroviral medication, I am also suffering from allergy related cough and cold and asthma with heavy chest conjestion. Can I take Montek LC on a regular basis as that helps to fight against allergies. Does it have any side effect on my liver. Doctor: Hi,It can be taken with careful monitoring of liver function tests. Montek-LC is a combination anti-histamine drugs Montelukast and Levocetirizine commonly prescribed for the conditions listed in your query. Montelukast is known to cause liver injury in patients with underlying liver disease such as hepatitis or those who consume alcohol. However, no dosage adjustment is required in patients with mild-to-moderate liver disease. Monek-LC can be taken with careful monitoring of liver function tests and any early signs of liver injury like fever, abdominal pain, vomiting or jaundice should be reported to your treating doctor after stopping the treatment.Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician