Ontel tablet 10mg

About Ontel tablet 10mg

Ontel Tablet Uses

• Long term asthma control in adults
• Prevention of exercise induced breathing trouble
• Seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis
• Reducing nighttime asthma symptoms

Ontel Tablet Benefits

• Once daily dosing for easier routine
• Fewer asthma flare ups and hospital visits
• Eased nasal congestion and sneezing from allergies
• Effective alongside inhalers for better symptom control

Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, chemicals that tighten airways and trigger allergy symptoms like sneezing and congestion. Chest clinics in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi prescribe it for patients with poorly controlled asthma or allergic rhinitis.

This tablet works best as a daily preventer, not a rescue medicine for sudden breathing trouble during an asthma attack. Patients should always keep a fast acting inhaler on hand for emergencies and follow up with their doctor regularly.

Pakistan's high pollen counts and heavy smog seasons make allergy and asthma symptoms worse for many patients each year. Doctors often pair Ontel tablet with lifestyle changes and other asthma medicines for better long term control.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Ontel tablet 10mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Ontel tablet 10mg?

• Take Ontel tablet 10mg once daily, in the evening or as directed.
• Swallow the tablet with water, with or without food.
• Continue taking it daily even when symptoms feel better.
• Do not use this tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack.
• Keep taking your other prescribed asthma medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Phenobarbital can lower montelukast levels in the blood.
• Rifampin: Rifampin reduces the effectiveness of montelukast when taken together.
• Gemfibrozil: Gemfibrozil may raise montelukast levels and increase side effect risk.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Some patients report anxiety, agitation, or sleep disturbance.
• Not a Rescue Medicine: This tablet does not relieve a sudden asthma attack in progress.
• Liver Function: Rare cases of liver enzyme changes have been reported.
• Children and Teens: Dosing differs by age, and the correct strength should be confirmed with your doctor.
• Allergy History: A prior reaction to montelukast means this medicine should be avoided.

Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever in children
• Cough
• Mood or behavior changes
• Skin rash (seek care if it spreads or worsens)

Storage Conditions

Store Ontel tablet 10mg at room temperature, below 30 degrees Celsius, in a dry place away from sunlight. Keep the strip sealed until use and out of reach of children.