Montair Chewable Tablet 5 Mg (Montelukast Sodium)

SKU

CMS798

USA Brand Name

Singulair

Strength

5mg

Generic Name

Montelukast Sodium

Manufacturer

Cipla, India

## Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

## What Is The Generic Name For Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg?

Montelukast Sodium is the generic version for Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg

## Which USA Brand is Equivalent To Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg?

Singulair

## About Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Montelukast Sodium, which is used in the treatment of Asthma and available at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores and can be given by doctor’s prescription only.

## Manufacturer :

Cipla (India) is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies which manufacture Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg.

## Strength :

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Montelukast Sodium, 10 mg which is available in the various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores.

## What Are The Uses Of The Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg is used in the treatment of:

Asthma

Allergic Rhinitis

Bronchospasm

## How Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium) Works?

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg has an active ingredient, Montelukast Sodium, basically works by blocking the action of leukotriene which further reduces inflammation in the airways and nasal passages to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

## Before You Use Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium):

Make sure that:

You are not allergic to Montelukast Sodium

You do not take alcohol

Your doctor knows about your Surgeries, Diseases, Pre-existing disease and Medications, Food Habits, Supplements, etc.)

## What Should You Avoid While Taking Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

You should avoid taking alcohol

You should avoid Driving or operating machines as it may cause Dizziness

You should avoid taking Medicines without prescriptions

## When Not To Use Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

You should not take Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg if you:

Have ever noticed any Allergy/Hypersensitivity

Have Severe Liver/Kidney Impairment

Are Pregnant/Conceiving/Breastfeeding

Have any other serious condition which can be worsened by intake of Montelukast Sodium

## Tell Your Doctor If You:

Have Allergy to Montelukast Sodium or other Tetracyclines

Have Diabetes

Have any Kidney/Liver Disease

Are taking Alcohol or Other Drugs

Are Pregnant or Trying to Conceive

Are Breastfeeding

Always talk to your doctor if your heart conditions (Palpitation, Faster Heart Beats, etc) persist even after treatment

## Dosage:

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg contains an active ingredient, Montelukast Sodium, which is used in the treatment of Asthma and available in various strengths and substitutes and should be given on prescription only. You should consult your doctor for the duration of dosage and frequency as the age and severity of the disease differ from person to person.

Adults are advised to take Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg at a fixed time with or without food as instructed by your Doctor.

## How Much Of The Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium) to Be Used?

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg is available in various strengths and substitutes at all the leading pharmacies, drugstores, and medical supply stores. Patients are always advised to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg.

## How To Take The Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg dose should be taken at a fixed time as directed by your doctor. You must swallow the tablet as a whole with water. Do not chew or crush it. It is better to take it with or without food.

## For How Long Should You Continue Using Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

You are always advised to take Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg as prescribed by your doctor. You are not advised to take it in a larger amount or for a longer time than recommended.

## Overdose:

Contact your doctor immediately if you suspect an Overdose.

## Missed Dose:

A missed dose of Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg should be taken as soon as you remember. Just skip the dose if it is the time for the next dose. Do not double the dose for next time if you missed once.

## What Are The Side Effects Of The Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)?

Headache

Stomach Pain

Chest tightness

Joint Pain

Difficulty in Swallowing

Pus in Urine

Agitation and Anxiety

Skin Rash

Heart Burn

Pain in the Ears

Blurred Vision

Influenza

Infection of the Airways

Churg-Strauss Syndrome

Suicidal Thinking and Behaviour

## What Are The Common Drug Interactions?

Few medicines have been reported to interact with Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg. It can produce some adverse effects or cause your drug not to work properly. You should always tell your doctor if you are on Vitamin and Herbal Supplements. It interacts with the following medicines:

Carbamazepine

Fluconazole

Phenytoin

Phenobarbital

It also interacts with the following diseased conditions:

Liver Dysfunction

Liver Dysfunction

## Warning And Precaution:

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg is not recommended in the conditions like:

Hypersensitivity

Acute Asthma

Medicine induced Bronchospasm

It should be used cautiously in:

Impaired Liver/Kidney Function

Phenylketonuria

Psychiatric Disorders

Pregnant and breastfeeding women

Always consult your doctor to get the best possible treatment and dosage adjustment in the above conditions.

## Things To Remember:

Keep out of reach of children

Always read the information written on the leaflet of medicine

Always consult your doctor if you have any doubt regarding the dose, time, and strength of the Tablet

## Indications:

Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Always take the doses on time and regularly as per schedule. Do not stop in between even if you feel better.

## Storage:

Store the Montair Chewable Tablets 5 mg at room temperature in a dark and dry place. Make sure the strip of the tablets should be intact and not damaged.