Montiget Montelukast 5 mg

Indication

Long-term prevention and treatment of asthma, including prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction, and relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms.

Ingredients

• Montelukast sodium equivalent to montelukast 5 mg

Direction

Chew and take by mouth once daily as directed by a physician or the package insert. The manufacturer's insert specifies one 5 mg chewable tablet once daily for children 6 to 14 years old. Montelukast is not for treating an acute asthma attack; keep the prescribed rescue medicine available.

Side effects

• Headache
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Nausea or vomiting
• Drowsiness
• Dizziness
• Dream or sleep changes
• Rash or other allergic reactions
• Mood or behavior changes

Precautions

• Do not use montelukast to treat an acute asthma attack
• and do not stop or replace other asthma medicines without medical advice. Serious mood
• behavior
• sleep
• or suicidal thoughts have been reported
• stop and promptly contact a healthcare professional if these occur. Use only the strength prescribed for the patient's age. Keep out of reach of children.