Tablet. Generic name: Montelukast Sodium 4mg. Manufacturer: Incepta Pharmaceuticals Limited
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Montelukast is indicated for-
Dosage: General information: Montelukast should be taken once daily. For asthma, the dose should be taken in the evening. For seasonal allergic rhinitis, the time of administration may be individualised to suit patients needs. Patients with both asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis should take only one tablet daily in the evening.
Adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older with asthma or seasonal allergic rhinitis: The dosage is one 10 mg tablet daily.
Paediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age with asthma or seasonal allergic rhinitis: The dosage is one 5 mg tablet daily. No dosage adjustment within this age group is necessary.
Paediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age with asthma or seasonal allergic rhinitis: The dosage is one 4 mg tablet daily.
Paediatric patients 12 to 23 months of age with asthma: The dosage is one 4 mg tablet daily to be taken in the evening. Safety and effectiveness in paediatric patients younger than 12 months of age have not been established.
Side effects: Adolescents and Adults 15 years of age and older: In placebo-controlled clinical trials, Montelukast has been evaluated for safety in approximately 2600 adolescent and adult patients of 15 years and older, the following adverse experiences reported with Montelukast occurred in greater than or equal to 1% of patients.
Paediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: In paediatric patients receiving montelukast, the following events occurred with a frequency 2% are diarrhoea, laryngitis, pharyngitis, nausea, otitis, sinusitis, and viral infection. With prolonged treatment, the adverse profile did not change significantly.
Pregnancy & Lactation
In pregnant women, there are no sufficient and well-controlled trials. Montelukast should only be used during pregnancy if it is absolutely necessary. Montelukast is a medication that is secreted in breast milk. When Montelukast is given to a nursing woman, vigilance should be observed.
Precautions & Warnings
Montelukast is not recommended for bronchospasm reversal in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmatic. Agitation, anger, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disturbances, dream abnormalities, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability, memory impairment, restlessness, somnambulism, suicidal thinking and behavior (including suicide), and tremor are all neuropsychiatric occurrences.
Storage Conditions
Protect from light and moisture by storing in a cool, dry place below 30°C. Keep out of children's reach.
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