Lucast Tablet 5mg

About Lucast Tablet 5mg

Lucast Tablet 5mg Uses

• Long term control and prevention of asthma symptoms in children aged 6 to 14 years
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Relief of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis

Lucast Tablet 5mg Benefits

• Reduces the frequency of asthma flare ups when taken regularly
• Eases nasal congestion, sneezing and itching linked to allergies
• Chewable format makes daily dosing easier for school age children
• Once daily dosing supports better treatment adherence

What Experts Say

Pulmonologists describe montelukast as a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks chemical messengers behind airway swelling and tightening. Unlike inhaled steroids, it works as a tablet, which many parents find easier to manage in children who resist inhaler devices. Its effect builds gradually, working best as a daily preventer rather than a rescue medicine.

Specialists usually prescribe Lucast Tablet 5mg alongside inhaled corticosteroids for children with persistent asthma, or alone for milder allergy driven wheeze. Guidelines position montelukast as an add on option when inhaled steroids alone do not fully control symptoms. Experts also value a single dose before exercise to prevent breathlessness.

Experts caution that montelukast has been linked to mood and behavior changes in a small number of children, including irritability, restless sleep and rare anxiety. Parents should watch for any unusual mood shift after starting treatment and report it promptly. Regular follow up visits confirm the medicine controls symptoms without side effects outweighing its benefit.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Lucast Tablet 5mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Chewable Tablet

How to use Lucast Tablet 5mg?

• Chew the tablet thoroughly before swallowing, do not swallow it whole
• Usual dose for children aged 6 to 14 years is one 5mg tablet once daily in the evening
• Can be taken with or without food
• For allergic rhinitis, take at the time of day symptoms are most bothersome
• For exercise induced symptoms, take at least 2 hours before physical activity
• Do not stop taking suddenly during an asthma flare without medical advice
• If a dose is missed, skip it and continue the next scheduled dose, do not double up

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: May lower montelukast levels in the blood and reduce its effectiveness
• Rifampin: May speed up the breakdown of montelukast, lowering its effect
• Gemfibrozil: May raise montelukast blood levels, so a doctor may adjust monitoring

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Watch for agitation, aggression, anxiety or sleep disturbance and report these to a doctor promptly
• Not For Acute Attacks: This tablet does not relieve a sudden asthma attack and a fast acting inhaler must still be available
• Liver Function: Use with caution in children with existing liver disease
• Phenylketonuria: Chewable tablets may contain aspartame, so caution is needed in children with phenylketonuria
• Eosinophilic Conditions: Rare cases of a serious blood vessel condition called Churg Strauss syndrome have been reported during treatment

Lucast Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fever
• Cough
• Ear infection
• Sore throat
• Fatigue or tiredness
• Mood changes, irritability or restlessness
• Sleep disturbance or nightmares
• Skin rash or hives in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight
• Keep the tablet in its original blister strip until the dose is due
• Keep out of reach and sight of children despite the pleasant chewable taste
• Do not use after the expiry date printed on the pack