Mac Tablet 10mg

About Mac Tablet 10mg

Uses

• Long term control of asthma symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced breathing difficulty
• Relief from allergic rhinitis symptoms like sneezing and congestion
• Reduction in frequency of asthma attacks
• Management of seasonal and year round allergies

Benefits

• Once daily dosing improves ease of use
• Works well alongside inhalers for better asthma control
• Helps reduce nighttime asthma symptoms

What Experts Say

Montelukast works differently from inhalers and steroids commonly used for asthma. The tablet blocks leukotrienes, chemicals in the body that cause airway swelling and tightening, which helps keep breathing passages open over time.

Pakistan sees high rates of asthma and allergic rhinitis, especially during smog season in cities like Lahore and Islamabad. Doctors often add this tablet to a treatment plan when inhalers alone do not fully control symptoms, particularly in children and adults with seasonal allergies.

Mood related changes, though rare, have been reported with this medicine in some patients. Families should watch for unusual behavior changes, especially in children, and report any concerns to the prescribing doctor right away.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Mac Tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Mac Tablet 10mg?

• Take once daily in the evening as advised by the doctor
• Swallow the tablet whole with water
• Continue taking even during symptom free periods for asthma control
• Do not use as a rescue treatment for sudden asthma attacks
• Keep taking other prescribed asthma medicines unless advised otherwise

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: May reduce the effectiveness of Montelukast.
• Rifampin: Can lower blood levels of the medicine.
• Other asthma medicines: Generally safe to combine but should be guided by a doctor.
• Warfarin: No major interaction expected but monitoring is still advised.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: May cause anxiety, agitation, or unusual dreams in some patients.
• Not for Acute Attacks: Does not work fast enough to relieve a sudden asthma attack.
• Liver Function: Use with caution in people with liver disease.
• Allergic Reactions: Rare cases of skin rash or swelling have been reported.
• Children: Dose should be adjusted carefully based on age and weight.

Mac Tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Sleep disturbances
• Mood changes
• Skin rash

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C away from moisture
• Keep away from direct sunlight
• Store in the original blister pack until use
• Keep out of reach of children