Whizix Tablet 5mg

About Whizix Tablet 5mg

Uses

• Long term control and prevention of asthma symptoms
• Prevention of exercise induced breathing difficulty
• Seasonal and year round allergic rhinitis (hay fever)
• Reducing frequency of asthma flare ups in children and adults

Benefits

• Once daily evening dose fits easily into a routine
• Chewable form suits children who cannot swallow tablets
• Works alongside inhalers for better asthma control
• Eases nasal symptoms like sneezing and a runny nose

What Experts Say

Montelukast works differently from inhalers, since it blocks chemicals in the body called leukotrienes that trigger airway swelling. Doctors often add it to an existing asthma treatment plan for extra control, especially when symptoms persist despite regular inhaler use. It is taken as a tablet rather than inhaled.

Children with both asthma and seasonal allergies benefit from a single tablet handling two problems together. Evening dosing matches how asthma symptoms often worsen at night, giving the medicine time to build protection before the early morning hours when breathing difficulty tends to peak.

Mood or behavior changes have been reported in some patients, mostly children, and should be reported to a doctor promptly. This tablet is not a rescue medicine and will not stop a sudden asthma attack in progress, so a fast acting inhaler still needs to be kept on hand at all times. Regular review with a doctor helps confirm the treatment is still giving good control.

Drug Class

• Leukotriene receptor antagonist

Whizix Tablet 5mg formula

• Montelukast

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Whizix Tablet 5mg?

• Tablet taken once daily in the evening, with or without food
• Swallowed whole or chewed depending on the tablet type prescribed
• Used regularly, even on days without symptoms, for full benefit
• Not used as a rescue inhaler replacement during an active attack
• Missed dose taken as soon as remembered on the same day

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital: Can lower montelukast levels in the blood.
• Rifampin: May reduce the effectiveness of this medicine.
• Other Asthma Medicines: Generally safe to combine with inhalers under medical guidance.

Risks and warnings

• Mood Changes: Watch for agitation, anxiety or unusual behavior, especially in children.
• Not a Rescue Medicine: Does not relieve a sudden asthma attack; a fast acting inhaler is still needed.
• Liver Function: Caution advised in people with liver disease.
• Phenylketonuria: Chewable tablets may contain aspartame; check with a pharmacist if relevant.
• Allergy History: Avoid if there is a known sensitivity to montelukast.

Whizix Tablet 5mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough
• Mood or behavior changes
• Sleep disturbances
• Sore throat

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place
• Keep tablets in their original blister pack
• Protect from light and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children