Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg

About Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg

Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg Uses

• Prevents and controls asthma symptoms in young children
• Relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion in children
• Reduces airway inflammation caused by leukotrienes
• Suitable for children aged 6 months to 5 years who cannot swallow tablets

What Experts Say

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotriene D4, a chemical that triggers airway swelling, mucus production, and bronchoconstriction. The 4mg oral granule form gives the same active ingredient as the tablet in a formulation young children can swallow safely.

Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg is designed for children aged 6 months to 5 years who cannot chew or swallow a tablet. The granules are given once daily in the evening, which fits well with dosing routines for toddlers and helps parents maintain consistent long term asthma or allergy control.

Pediatricians in Pakistan often prescribe this sachet during pollen heavy or dusty seasons when allergic triggers worsen wheeze and nasal symptoms in small children. It works as a preventer, not a rescue treatment, so a fast acting inhaler is still needed if a child has sudden breathing difficulty.

Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Powder Sachet

How to use Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg?

• Open one sachet and give the entire contents directly into the child's mouth, or mix with one spoonful of soft food such as mashed apple, ice cream, or rice
• Give immediately after mixing with food and do not store the mixture for later use
• Do not dissolve the granules in liquid to drink, as this affects the dose
• Give once daily in the evening, or as directed by the pediatrician
• Can be given with or without food

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: may reduce montelukast levels by speeding up its breakdown in the liver
• Rifampicin: can lower the effectiveness of montelukast
• Inhaled corticosteroids or reliever inhalers: montelukast can be safely combined with these as part of a combined asthma treatment plan
• Gemfibrozil: may increase montelukast blood levels, requiring caution

Risks and warnings

• Should only be used in children under close medical supervision
• Not intended to treat a sudden asthma attack, a fast acting reliever inhaler should still be used for immediate symptoms
• Watch for mood or behavior changes such as agitation, irritability, or unusual dreams, and inform the doctor if these occur
• Inform the doctor of any known allergy to montelukast or other ingredients in the sachet
• Use only the strength and sachet prescribed for the child's age and weight

Aerokast Powder Sachet 4mg Side Effects

• Fever
• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Diarrhea
• Cough
• Thirst
• Ear infection
• Rash
• Mood or behavior changes such as irritability or restlessness

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place
• Keep sachets in the original box until ready to use
• Protect from moisture and light
• Keep out of reach of children
• Discard any opened sachet mixture that is not used immediately