Moor Tablet 10mg

About Moor Tablet 10mg

Moor Tablet 10mg Uses

• Long term control and prevention of asthma symptoms in adults and adolescents aged 15 years and above
• Relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and nasal congestion
• Relief of perennial (year round) allergic rhinitis
• Prevention of exercise induced bronchoconstriction

Moor Tablet 10mg Benefits

• Reduces the frequency and severity of asthma flare ups when taken daily
• Eases nasal allergy symptoms alongside airway symptoms in patients who have both conditions
• Convenient once daily evening dosing improves adherence compared to multiple daily doses
• Non chewable film coated form is easier for adults to swallow than the pediatric chewable version
• Works well alongside inhaled corticosteroids for added asthma control

What Experts Say

Doctors prescribe the 10mg strength of montelukast for patients aged 15 and above, since it matches adult body weight and metabolism better than the pediatric 4mg or 5mg chewable forms. The film coated tablet is swallowed whole, which is easier to manage for adults on long term therapy than a chewable form.

Pulmonologists generally recommend taking this tablet once daily in the evening, since leukotriene levels tend to rise overnight, and evening dosing matches montelukast's action to this pattern. This medicine works as a controller, not a rescue treatment, so it needs consistent daily use even during symptom free periods.

For adults managing both asthma and allergic rhinitis together, doctors often favor montelukast since one tablet addresses both airway and nasal symptoms, reducing the need for separate medicines. Physicians also advise monitoring for mood or behavior changes, given the documented but uncommon neuropsychiatric effects linked to this drug class.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Moor Tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Moor Tablet 10mg?

• Take one 10mg tablet by mouth once daily in the evening.
• Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not chew or crush it.
• Take with or without food, at the same time each day for consistent results.
• Take at least 2 hours before exercise if used for exercise induced bronchoconstriction.
• Continue taking it daily even when you feel well, since it works as a preventer, not a rescue medicine.
• Do not use this tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack. Keep a fast acting reliever inhaler on hand.
• Consult a doctor before combining with other asthma or allergy medicines.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: This medicine can lower montelukast levels in the blood by speeding up its breakdown in the liver, reducing its effectiveness.
• Rifampin: This antibiotic strongly induces liver enzymes and can significantly reduce montelukast concentration, needing dose review.
• Gemfibrozil: This cholesterol lowering drug can raise montelukast blood levels, increasing the chance of side effects.
• Other Liver Enzyme Inducers: Medicines that induce liver enzymes, such as certain anticonvulsants, may reduce montelukast's effect.

Risks and warnings

• Neuropsychiatric Effects: Montelukast can cause mood changes, agitation, sleep disturbances, and rare suicidal thoughts. Seek medical help if these occur.
• Not for Acute Asthma Attacks: This tablet will not stop a sudden asthma attack. Use a fast acting reliever inhaler instead.
• Liver Function: Use with caution in patients with liver impairment, since montelukast is processed by the liver.
• Phenylketonuria: Some formulations may contain aspartame. Check with your pharmacist if you have phenylketonuria.
• Pregnancy and Breastfeeding: Use only if clearly needed and advised by your doctor.
• Churg Strauss Syndrome: Rare cases of this eosinophilic condition have been reported during oral corticosteroid dose reduction in patients on montelukast.

Moor Tablet 10mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat and upper respiratory infection
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Skin rash
• Mood changes, anxiety, or trouble sleeping
• Rare allergic reactions such as swelling of the face or difficulty breathing

Storage Conditions

• Store at room temperature, between 15°C and 30°C.
• Keep the tablet in its original blister pack away from light and moisture.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Avoid storing in the bathroom or near a kitchen sink.
• Discard any tablet past its expiry date.