Floaid tablet 10 mg

About Floaid tablet 10 mg

Floaid Tablet 10mg Uses

• Long term control of chronic asthma
• Prevention of exercise induced breathing trouble
• Seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis
• Add on therapy with inhaled asthma medicines

Floaid Tablet 10mg Benefits

• Once daily evening dose
• Reduces the number of asthma flare-ups
• Eases sneezing and blocked nose from allergy
• Not a steroid, so no steroid side effects

What Experts Say

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It blocks leukotrienes, chemicals that tighten airways and inflame the nose and lungs. It is widely prescribed for children and adults with allergic asthma and hay fever, and it is often chosen when someone prefers a non-steroid daily option.

It works over several days to calm airway inflammation, so it lowers how often attacks happen rather than treating one in progress. A reliever inhaler is still needed for sudden symptoms. Studies show it modestly reduces flare-ups and reliever use, though inhaled steroids remain the first choice for most people with persistent asthma.

The US FDA carries a boxed warning about mood and behavior changes such as agitation, low mood and sleep problems. Anyone who notices these should contact a doctor promptly. Parents and caregivers should watch for sleep problems, irritability or low mood, especially in children. Never stop a prescribed inhaler in favor of this tablet unless the doctor says so.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Floaid tablet 10 mg formula

• Montelukast sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Floaid tablet 10 mg?

• Take Floaid Tablet once daily in the evening, or as your doctor advises.
• It can be taken with or without food.
• Keep taking it daily even when you feel well, and keep a reliever inhaler handy if prescribed.
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital and rifampicin: These can lower montelukast levels and may reduce its effect.
• Gemfibrozil: May raise montelukast levels in the blood.
• Other asthma medicines: Montelukast is usually added to inhalers, not used to replace them without medical advice.

Risks and warnings

• Mood and behavior: May cause agitation, nightmares, low mood or rarely suicidal thoughts. Report changes early.
• Not a rescue drug: It will not stop an ongoing attack, so use the prescribed reliever inhaler.
• Liver: Rare liver problems have been reported, so tell the doctor about jaundice or dark urine.
• Aspirin sensitive asthma: Continue avoiding aspirin if it triggers your asthma.

Floaid Tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Cold or upper respiratory infection symptoms
• Cough
• Diarrhea
• Sleep problems or vivid dreams
• Rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place.
• Protect from light and moisture.
• Keep in the original pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.