Telekast-L
Telekast-L is a tablet made by Lupin that contains Montelukast 10 mg + Levocetirizine 5 mg. It combines Montelukast: anti-allergy and asthma preventer and Levocetirizine: antihistamine.
| Ingredient (salt) | Amount |
|---|---|
| Montelukast | 10 mg |
| Levocetirizine | 5 mg |
Montelukast
What it is used for
Prevents asthma attacks and reduces allergic nose symptoms.
How it works
It blocks leukotrienes, chemicals that narrow the airways and cause allergic swelling. It prevents asthma symptoms but does not relieve an attack.
How to take it
Adults take 10 mg once a day in the evening; children get 4 or 5 mg chewables or granules. Keep taking it even when well, and keep a reliever inhaler for attacks.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Upper respiratory infection
Get medical help straight away if
- Mood or behaviour changes, bad dreams, agitation, depression or suicidal thoughts (stop and tell your doctor)
- Pins and needles with rash (rare vasculitis)
Be careful
Can rarely cause mood changes or bad dreams; tell your doctor if this happens.
Other medicines and interactions
Phenobarbital and rifampicin can lower its level. Otherwise few interactions.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
May be continued in pregnancy if it controls asthma well; uncontrolled asthma is a bigger risk. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding.
Levocetirizine
What it is used for
Relieves allergic cold, sneezing, itchy eyes and skin allergies.
How it works
The active half of cetirizine, so the same effect at half the dose. Used for allergic rhinitis and hives.
How to take it
Adults and children over 6: 5 mg once a day, often in the evening, with or without food.
Common side effects
- Drowsiness
- Tiredness
- Dry mouth
- Headache
Get medical help straight away if
- Allergic reaction
- Difficulty passing urine
Be careful
Can cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol.
Other medicines and interactions
Alcohol and other sedatives add to drowsiness.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Data are more limited than for cetirizine; ask a doctor before using in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
Same composition, other brands (13)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching brands.
Common questions
What is Telekast-L?
Telekast-L is a tablet by Lupin containing Montelukast 10 mg + Levocetirizine 5 mg.
What is Telekast-L used for?
Prevents asthma attacks and reduces allergic nose symptoms. Relieves allergic cold, sneezing, itchy eyes and skin allergies.
How should I take Telekast-L?
Adults take 10 mg once a day in the evening; children get 4 or 5 mg chewables or granules. Keep taking it even when well, and keep a reliever inhaler for attacks. Adults and children over 6: 5 mg once a day, often in the evening, with or without food. Always follow the dose your doctor or the pack gives.
What are the side effects of Telekast-L?
Common side effects include: Headache, stomach pain, diarrhoea, upper respiratory infection, Drowsiness, tiredness, dry mouth, headache. Get medical help straight away for: Mood or behaviour changes, bad dreams, agitation, depression or suicidal thoughts (stop and tell your doctor), pins and needles with rash (rare vasculitis), Allergic reaction, difficulty passing urine.
Does Telekast-L need a prescription?
Yes. In India it is a prescription (Schedule H) medicine, so a pharmacist should sell it only with a doctor's prescription.
Can I take Telekast-L in pregnancy or while breastfeeding?
May be continued in pregnancy if it controls asthma well; uncontrolled asthma is a bigger risk. Ask your doctor about breastfeeding. Data are more limited than for cetirizine; ask a doctor before using in pregnancy or while breastfeeding.
What are the substitutes for Telekast-L?
Brands with the same composition: Montair LC, Montek LC, Montina L, Montas-L, Levocet M, Monticope, L-Hist Mont, Montemac L, Teczine M, Xyzal M 5/10, L Montus, Laveta M. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Sources and further reading
- Montelukast: NHS · MedlinePlus
- Levocetirizine: NHS · MedlinePlus
NHS (UK National Health Service) and MedlinePlus (US National Library of Medicine) are free, reviewed medicine guides. Brand names and doses there may differ from India.
Composition checked against pack details from large Indian online pharmacies. Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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