Montelair Tablet 10mg

About Montelair Tablet 10mg

Montelair Tablet 10mg Uses

• Long term prevention and control of asthma symptoms in adults and children over 15.
• Relief from seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms.
• Prevention of exercise induced narrowing of the airways.
• Used alongside inhalers as part of a broader asthma management plan.

Montelair Tablet 10mg Benefits

• Reduces airway inflammation that triggers wheezing and breathlessness.
• Helps lower the frequency of asthma attacks when taken regularly.
• Eases nasal symptoms like sneezing, congestion, and itching from allergies.
• Available as a convenient once daily tablet rather than multiple daily doses.

What Experts Say

Montelukast works by blocking leukotrienes, chemicals in the body that cause airway swelling, tightening, and mucus production during asthma and allergy flare ups. Unlike inhalers, it is taken as a tablet, which some patients find easier to remember and use consistently every day.

It is not meant for treating a sudden asthma attack, since it does not act quickly enough for emergency relief. Instead, doctors prescribe it for daily, long term control, often alongside a rescue inhaler that can be used if symptoms suddenly worsen.

Some patients, particularly teenagers and young adults, have reported mood changes, sleep disturbances, or vivid dreams while on this medicine, and these should be reported to a doctor promptly. It is generally taken in the evening, since asthma symptoms often worsen at night.

Drug Class

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

Montelair Tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium 10mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Montelair Tablet 10mg?

• Take one Montelair tablet 10mg once daily in the evening, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Continue taking it regularly even when you feel well, since it works as a preventive medicine.
• Do not use this tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack, keep a rescue inhaler on hand for that.
• Take it at the same time each day to build a consistent routine.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: This anticonvulsant can lower montelukast levels in the blood, reducing its effectiveness.
• Rifampin: This antibiotic can speed up the breakdown of montelukast, making it less effective.
• Gemfibrozil: This cholesterol lowering medicine can raise montelukast levels in the blood, increasing the chance of side effects.
• Other Liver Enzyme Inducers: Certain seizure medicines and antibiotics that induce liver enzymes can reduce how well montelukast works.

Risks and warnings

• Not For Sudden Attacks: This tablet does not relieve a sudden asthma attack and should never replace a rescue inhaler.
• Mood And Behavior Changes: Some users, especially teenagers, report anxiety, sleep problems, or unusual dreams while taking this medicine.
• Liver Function: People with liver disease should use this tablet under medical supervision.
• Allergic Reactions: Rare cases of serious allergic reactions or a condition affecting blood vessels have been reported.
• Pregnancy: Use during pregnancy should only happen if a doctor confirms the benefits outweigh the risks.

Montelair Tablet 10mg Side Effects

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

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from light.
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack until use.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Discard any expired tablets safely.