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Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange

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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is commonly prescribed in children to treat symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, itching, swelling, congestion, and watery eyes. It may also help in the treatment of asthma and skin allergies.

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is a combination of second generation H1 antihistaminic and leukotriene antagonist medicines..

Uses of Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange in children

Benefits of Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange for your child

In Treatment of Hay fever

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for your child to go about their daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and your child may only need to take it on days they have symptoms. If your child is taking it to prevent getting symptoms, it should be taken regularly to get the most benefit.

In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is a combination medicine that provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

In Allergic skin conditions

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is effective in treating allergic skin conditions with inflammation and itching such as urticaria. It works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation of the skin. It reduces the redness, rash, pain, or itchiness caused by the skin’s reaction to an irritant.

Side effects of Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange in children

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-

Common side effects of Shmon-FX

  • Diarrhea
  • Vomiting
  • Flu-like symptoms
  • Headache
  • Drowsiness
  • Body ache
  • Dizziness
  • Generalized itching
  • Yawning

How can I give Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Shmon-FX Oral Suspension works

Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange contains Montelukast and fexofenadine. Together these two relieve sneezing and runny nose caused due to allergies. Fexofenadine is an antiallergic that blocks a chemical messenger (histamine) responsible for runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking another chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Safety advice

Kidney
CAUTION
Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange is recommended.

What if I forget to give Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange to my child?

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange
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Quick tips

  • Never combine Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange with other cold and flu medicines as that may have side effects.
  • Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as it will not help.
  • If you are giving Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
  • Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
  • Practice self-care tips:
    1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
    2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
    3. Give plenty of fluids as it helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.
  • You have been prescribed Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange to help relieve symptoms of allergy such as runny nose, sneezing, watery eyes, and cough.
  • Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
  • Do not drink alcohol while taking Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange as it may cause increased sleepiness.
  • Stop taking Shmon-FX Oral Suspension Orange at least three days before taking an allergy test as it can affect the test results.
  • This drug is quotidian.

Fact Box

Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

DAILY INFECTION IN THROAT AND NOSE , FREQUENT SNEEZING Currently using EMLUKAST FX
Dr. Vijay Verma
ENT
It is allergic in reason visit ent specialist near you
I am allergic to polan. Frequently sneezing . Sneezing starts after Dust, any smell,chilled drinks,cant keep naked led on floor .
Dr. Puneet Singh Perhar
Pulmonology
Avoid all these take tablet montair fx daily and duonase nasal spray

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References

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Marketer details

Name: Shure LifeCare Pvt Ltd
Address: Shure LifeCare Pvt. Ltd. , F4, LSC-1,SEC-4,Dwarka,New Delhi-110078
Country of origin: India

MRP
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Inclusive of all taxes
60.0 ml in 1 bottle
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