Montair LC vs Montek LC: price, salt & differences
Montair LC and Montek LC both contain Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Montair LC by Cipla Ltd is ₹419.79 for 15 tablets (₹27.99 per tablet) and Montek LC by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is ₹404 for 15 tablets (₹26.93 per tablet), so Montek LC works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; 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 detailsMontek LC
Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹404.00 for 15
₹26.93 / tablet
Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Montair LC | Montek LC |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Montelukast + Levocetirizine | Montelukast + Levocetirizine |
| Strength | 10 mg + 5 mg | 10 mg + 5 mg |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 15 tablets |
| MRP | ₹419.79 for 15 tablets | ₹404 for 15 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹27.99 per tablet | ₹26.93 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Allergic rhinitis with nasal blockage, sneezing and runny nose, especially when an antihistamine alone is not enough. | Allergic rhinitis with nasal blockage, sneezing and runny nose, especially when an antihistamine alone is not enough. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Allergic rhinitis with blockage plus sneezing, or asthma with allergies, when one drug is not enough. May cause drowsiness; take in the evening. | Same as Montair LC – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Montair LC और Montek LC में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Montair LC (Cipla Ltd) की MRP ₹419.79 (15 tablets) है और Montek LC (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) की MRP ₹404 (15 tablets)।
Is Montair LC the same as Montek LC?
Yes, medically. Both contain Montelukast + Levocetirizine 10 mg + 5 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Cipla Ltd and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Montair LC or Montek LC?
Montek LC is cheaper per tablet at ₹26.93 against ₹27.99 for Montair LC. The strip prices are ₹419.79 for 15 tablets (Montair LC) and ₹404 for 15 tablets (Montek LC).
Can I take Montek LC instead of Montair LC?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Montek LC in place of Montair LC if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Montelukast Sodium 10mg and Levocetirizine 5mg Tablets IP at ₹18.75 for 10 – about ₹1.88 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Montair LC or Montek LC?
Yes. Montelukast + Levocetirizine is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Montair LC vs Montek LC – is there any difference in effect?
No. Both contain montelukast 10 mg + levocetirizine 5 mg. Montair LC is from Cipla; Montek LC is from Sun Pharma. The price per tablet is within a rupee.
Sources
- NHS – Montelukast (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Montelukast (19 October 2026)
- MedlinePlus – Levocetirizine (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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