HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is Taking L-Montus Safe During Pregnancy?

hello doctor , am anju, i am now 4 weeks pregnant and i am severe allergic to protien and citrus foods.i have allergic sinusitis ,i use to take L-MONTUS when i get allergy can i continue with the same tablet and is there any proplem in taking this tablet during my pregnancy?
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
Report Abuse
Internal Medicine Specialist,  's  Response
Hello Anju,

Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query.
Most of the studies done with montelukast in pregnancy is in people with asthma.
Cumulative data, including a recent Motherisk study, are very reassuring regarding the use of this drug to treat pregnant patients with asthma.
Exposure to montelukast during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of major malformations above the 1% to 3% baseline in the general population

If your allergic symptoms do not respond to local sprays, you have to make the decision regarding using L Montus in the light of the evidence available.

I shall be happy to answer if you have further queries.
Take Care,
Dr Noble Zachariah, Kuwait
I find this answer helpful
Note: For more detailed guidance, please consult an Internal Medicine Specialist, with your latest reports. Click here..
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
Is Taking L-Montus Safe During Pregnancy?

Hello Anju, Welcome to HCM and thank you for your query. Most of the studies done with montelukast in pregnancy is in people with asthma. Cumulative data, including a recent Motherisk study, are very reassuring regarding the use of this drug to treat pregnant patients with asthma. Exposure to montelukast during pregnancy does not appear to increase the risk of major malformations above the 1% to 3% baseline in the general population If your allergic symptoms do not respond to local sprays, you have to make the decision regarding using L Montus in the light of the evidence available. I shall be happy to answer if you have further queries. Take Care, Dr Noble Zachariah, Kuwait