Montrial Tablet 10 mg

About Montrial Tablet 10 mg

Montrial Tablet 10 mg Uses

• Prevention of asthma attacks in adults and children
• Long term control of asthma symptoms
• Exercise induced bronchoconstriction
• Seasonal allergic rhinitis
• Perennial, year round allergic rhinitis

Montrial Tablet 10 mg Benefits

• Reduces the frequency of asthma flare ups
• Eases nasal congestion and sneezing caused by allergies
• Improves airway function with regular daily use
• Offers convenient once daily dosing
• Works alongside inhalers for more complete asthma control

What Experts Say

Montelukast belongs to a class of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists. It works by blocking leukotrienes, natural chemicals in the body that cause airway swelling, tightening and mucus production during asthma and allergy episodes. Blocking their action reduces inflammation in the airways and nasal passages.

Because montelukast works to prevent inflammation rather than reverse a sudden spasm, it is taken as a daily preventer and is not meant to stop an asthma attack once it has started. Most patients continue using their usual rescue inhaler alongside montelukast unless a doctor advises otherwise.

Regulators have highlighted rare but serious mood and behavior changes linked to leukotriene receptor antagonists, so doctors advise monitoring for agitation, sleep disturbance or unusual thoughts, especially in younger patients. Reporting any such changes promptly allows for safer and timely adjustments to treatment.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Montrial Tablet 10 mg formula

• Montelukast

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Montrial Tablet 10 mg?

• Take Montrial Tablet 10 mg once daily in the evening, with or without food.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water.
• Take it regularly even when you feel well, since it works as a preventer, not a rescue treatment.
• Keep using your regular inhaler unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: May lower Montelukast levels in the blood, reducing its effectiveness.
• Rifampin: Speeds up the breakdown of Montelukast, lowering its effect.
• Gemfibrozil: May raise Montelukast blood levels and the risk of side effects.
• Oral Steroids: Requires medical guidance when tapering, since Montelukast is not a substitute for steroid therapy.

Risks and warnings

• Neuropsychiatric Effects: May cause agitation, depression, sleep disturbance or, rarely, suicidal thoughts, especially in children and teenagers.
• Not For Acute Attacks: Does not relieve a sudden asthma attack and should never replace a rescue inhaler.
• Aspirin Sensitive Asthma: Continue avoiding aspirin and other NSAIDs even while taking this medicine.
• Steroid Withdrawal: Do not stop oral steroids abruptly when starting this medicine unless advised by your doctor.
• Phenylketonuria: Chewable tablet forms may contain phenylalanine, unsuitable for patients with PKU.

Montrial Tablet 10 mg Side Effects

• Stomach pain or discomfort
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Fever or flu like symptoms
• Ear pain or changes in hearing
• Cough, sore throat or nasal congestion
• Fatigue or general weakness
• Mood changes, agitation or difficulty sleeping
• Rare allergic reactions such as rash or swelling

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature between 15°C and 30°C.
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack until use.
• Protect from light, heat and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.