Montelukast (4mg)
Give Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet to your child at a fixed time before or after food in the prescribed dose, time, and way. You may need to give it to your child for a few weeks before it starts to prevent asthma attacks. For asthma, prefer giving Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet in the evening or 2 hours before physical activity. For allergy, it is best to give it in the evening, depending upon the time of onset of symptoms. In case your child has both, prefer giving it in the evening. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again, but skip it if it’s already time for the next dose.Your child may start to feel better after a few regular doses. However, you must still complete the prescribed dose to ensure maximum benefit. Moreover, stopping the medicine abruptly may worsen your child’s condition. This medicine may cause some minor and temporary side effects like fever, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. Usually, these episodes subside once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, in case these effects persist or start bothering your child, consult your child’s doctor without any delay.Let your child’s doctor know if your child is already taking any medicines. Also, narrate your child’s complete medical history, including any prior episodes of allergy, heart problem, blood disorder, vascular disorders, birth defects, airway obstruction, lung anomaly, skin disorder, liver impairment, and kidney malfunction. This information is critical for dose alterations and in planning your child’s overall treatment.
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-Common side effects of Montair
15 Chewable Tablets
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Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Take this medication by mouth. Chew it completely before swallowing, or as directed by your doctor. Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.
Related Warnings
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.
Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Montair 4mg Chewable Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.
