Monte-Air 4mg. 5 mg. 10 mg FC Tablets. Chewable Tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 27 February 2022
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of atopic asthma.
Dosage (summary)
Adults: 10 mg once daily; Children 6-14 years: 5 mg once daily; Children 2-5 years: 4 mg once daily or SPRINKLES.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 1 day, Duration: 24 hours
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy and lactation not established; breastfeeding not recommended.
Key Drug Interactions
- Phenobarbital
- Gemfibrozil
- Warfarin
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to montelukast
- Children <2 years
- Children <6 years for 5 mg tablets
- Children <15 years for 10 mg tablets
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Abdominal pain
- Insomnia
Counselling Points
- Take daily as prescribed
- Continue during asthma worsening
- Monitor for mood changes
- Avoid aspirin if hypersensitive
Serious warnings
- Neuropsychiatric events
- Eosinophilia
- Not for acute asthma attacks
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