Montiget 4mg Montelukast sodium equivalent to Montelukast 4 mg per chewable tablet

Indication

Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in pediatric patients aged 2 to 5 years; prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction; relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Ingredients

• Montelukast sodium

Direction

Children 2-5 years: chew one tablet daily in the evening, or as directed by the physician. See package insert for full prescribing information.

Side effects

• Headache
• abdominal pain
• diarrhoea
• upper respiratory infection. Rare: liver enzyme elevation
• allergic reactions
• neuropsychiatric effects (mood changes
• sleep disturbances
• suicidal ideation). Stop use and consult a doctor or pharmacist if severe or unusual effects occur.

Precautions

• Prescription drug. Not for use in acute asthma attacks. Monitor patients for neuropsychiatric events (mood changes
• sleep disturbances). Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.