Montair 10 vs Montair LC: price, salt & differences
Montair 10 is montelukast 10 mg alone – a preventer for asthma and allergic rhinitis taken in the evening. Montair LC adds levocetirizine 5 mg, an antihistamine, so it also controls sneezing, itching and runny nose quickly; doctors use it when an antihistamine or montelukast alone is not enough. Montair LC is ₹419.79 for 15 tablets against ₹265.22 for 15 tablets for Montair 10, and the levocetirizine part can cause drowsiness – ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Montair LC
Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg · Cipla Ltd
MRP ₹419.79 for 15
₹27.99 / tablet
Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Montair 10 | Montair LC |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Montelukast | Montelukast + Levocetirizine |
| Strength | 10 mg | 10 mg + 5 mg |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd | Cipla Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹265.22 for 15 tablets | ₹419.79 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹17.68 per tablet | ₹27.99 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Preventing asthma symptoms and attacks, as an add-on to inhalers. | Allergic rhinitis with nasal blockage, sneezing and runny nose, especially when an antihistamine alone is not enough. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Prevention of asthma and allergic rhinitis, taken in the evening. Not a rescue inhaler. Watch for mood changes or unusual dreams. | Allergic rhinitis with blockage plus sneezing, or asthma with allergies, when one drug is not enough. May cause drowsiness; take in the evening. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Montair 10 और Montair LC में क्या अंतर है?
Montair 10 में सिर्फ montelukast 10 mg है। Montair LC में montelukast के साथ levocetirizine 5 mg (antihistamine) भी है, जो छींक, खुजली और बहती नाक जल्दी रोकता है। Montair LC की MRP ₹419.79 (15 tablets) और Montair 10 की ₹265.22 (15 tablets) है।
Who should take Montair LC rather than Montair 10?
People with allergic rhinitis who have both nasal blockage and a lot of sneezing or itching, or asthma patients with active allergy symptoms. If you only need long-term asthma prevention, plain Montair 10 is usually enough.
Does Montair LC cause sleepiness?
It can, because of the levocetirizine part – which is one reason it is taken in the evening. Montair 10 alone is much less likely to make you drowsy.
Can I take Montair LC long term?
Montelukast can be used for months under a doctor's care. Antihistamines like levocetirizine are usually for symptom periods, so doctors often step back to Montair 10 once the allergy season passes.
Is Montair LC a rescue medicine for an asthma attack?
No. Neither product relieves an acute attack – keep your reliever inhaler for that. Both are daily preventers.
Which is cheaper per tablet?
Montair 10 is ₹17.68 per tablet; Montair LC is ₹27.99 per tablet. Jan Aushadhi montelukast 10 is ₹18.57 for 10 tablets (₹1.86 per tablet); the combination is ₹18.75 for 10 tablets (₹1.88 per tablet).
Sources
- NHS – Montelukast (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Montelukast (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Levocetirizine (19 October 2026)
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