Sontel tablet 5mg

About Sontel tablet 5mg

Sontel tablet 5mg Uses

• Long term prevention of asthma attacks in children and adults
• Relief from seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Prevents exercise induced narrowing of the airways
• Used alongside other asthma medicines for better symptom control

Sontel tablet 5mg Benefits

• Once daily dosing makes it easy to fit into a daily routine
• Chewable form suitable for children who cannot swallow tablets
• Non steroidal option that avoids some steroid related side effects
• Helps reduce both asthma symptoms and nasal allergy symptoms together

What Experts Say

Montelukast belongs to a class of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists. It works by blocking leukotrienes, chemicals released by the immune system that cause airway swelling, tightening, and extra mucus production during asthma attacks and allergic reactions in the nose and lungs.

Unlike quick relief inhalers, montelukast is a preventer medicine taken regularly to reduce how often asthma symptoms and allergy flare ups occur. It does not replace a rescue inhaler and is not meant to treat a sudden asthma attack that is already happening, since its effect builds up gradually.

Regulatory agencies have flagged rare mood and behavior changes with montelukast, including anxiety, sleep disturbance, aggression, or low mood, particularly in children. Parents and patients are advised to report any unusual mood or behavior changes to their doctor promptly during treatment and at follow up visits.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist
• Anti asthmatic and anti allergic medicine
• Non steroidal asthma preventer

Sontel tablet 5mg formula

• Montelukast Sodium 5mg

Available forms

• Chewable Tablet

How to use Sontel tablet 5mg?

• Chew the tablet fully before swallowing, do not swallow it whole
• Take once daily in the evening as advised by your doctor
• Continue taking it regularly even when you feel well
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack
• Keep using any rescue inhaler as prescribed alongside this medicine

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Can reduce montelukast levels in the blood.
• Rifampin: May lower the effectiveness of montelukast when used together.
• Other Asthma Medicines: Generally safe to combine, but always confirm with your doctor.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Can rarely cause anxiety, agitation, or low mood, especially in children.
• Sleep Disturbance: May cause vivid dreams, nightmares, or trouble sleeping.
• Not A Rescue Medicine: Does not relieve a sudden asthma attack already in progress.
• Phenylketonuria: Chewable tablets may contain aspartame, a caution for this condition.
• Liver Function: Used with caution in people with existing liver problems.

Sontel tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Mood or behavior changes in rare cases
• Sleep disturbance
• Allergic skin reaction in rare cases

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30 degrees Celsius in a dry place
• Keep the tablets in their original blister pack
• Protect from moisture and direct light
• Keep out of reach of children