Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg

About Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg

Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg Uses

• Daily control of asthma in children aged 6 to 14 years
• Prevention of exercise induced breathing trouble in kids
• Relief from seasonal allergic rhinitis in children
• Relief from year round allergic rhinitis in children
• Add on therapy alongside a child's regular asthma inhaler

Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg Benefits

• Chewable format that children accept more easily than swallowing pills
• One evening dose fits into a child's daily routine
• Lowers how often a child needs a rescue inhaler
• Eases sneezing, itchy eyes and a blocked nose from allergies
• Supports uninterrupted sleep by calming night time coughing

What Experts Say

Pediatricians describe montelukast as a gentle preventer for children who wheeze often, catch frequent chest infections, or react strongly to seasonal allergens. It is not meant to stop a sudden attack once it starts.

Doctors in Pakistan note that children face heavy exposure to smog, construction dust, brick kiln smoke and vehicle exhaust for much of the year, and pediatric asthma clinics see a clear rise in cases during the winter smog months. Crowded classrooms and damp housing add exposure to mold and dust mites, which further trigger young airways. A daily preventer like montelukast is often paired with an inhaler to keep breathing steadier through these high risk seasons.

Parents are advised to keep giving the dose daily as prescribed, since skipping doses often lets symptoms return quickly. Regular pediatrician visits help track whether the dose still suits a growing child.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist
• Anti asthmatic agent
• Anti allergic medicine

Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg?

• Let your child chew the tablet fully before swallowing.
• Give one 5mg tablet by mouth in the evening, with or without food.
• Use this strength only for children aged 6 to 14 years unless a pediatrician advises otherwise.
• Continue the daily dose even when your child has no asthma or allergy symptoms.
• Skip a missed dose and resume the next evening, never give a double dose.

Drug Interactions

Floaid can interact with a few medicines that change how montelukast works in a child's body.

• Phenobarbital: This seizure medicine can lower montelukast levels and weaken its effect.
• Rifampin: This antibiotic speeds up montelukast breakdown, making doses less effective.
• Gemfibrozil: This cholesterol medicine can raise montelukast levels and increase side effect risk.
• Other Asthma Inhalers: Floaid is usually safe alongside a child's steroid or bronchodilator inhaler, but tell the doctor about every inhaler used.

Risks and warnings

• Mental Health Effects: Watch for mood changes, agitation, nightmares or behavior shifts in your child.
• Not For Sudden Attacks: Floaid does not stop a sudden asthma attack, always keep a rescue inhaler nearby.
• Liver Function: Use cautiously in children with existing liver problems, since the liver processes montelukast.
• Phenylketonuria Caution: Chewable tablets may contain a phenylalanine source, so check with a doctor for children with PKU.
• Age Limit: Do not give this strength to children under 6 years without a pediatrician's specific instruction.

Floaid Chew Tablet 5mg Side Effects

Most children tolerate Floaid well, though a few mild effects can appear.

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Cold like symptoms
• Tiredness
• Mild skin rash

Contact your doctor or seek medical help if you notice any of the following serious effects.

• Sudden mood changes, agitation or unusual sadness
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes suggesting liver trouble
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing trouble

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Keep the strip sealed until the dose is due.
• Protect from direct sunlight and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.