Montelukast sodium chewable tablets are a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for: Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 2 years of age and older., Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 6 years of age and older., Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 2 years of age and older.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast. Full label: DailyMed.
Montelukast sodium chewable tablets are a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for: Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 2 years of age and older., Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 6 years of age and older., Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 2 years of age and older. Reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies. 1.1 Asthma Montelukast sodium chewable tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. 1.3 Allergic Rhinitis sodium chewable tablets are indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 2 of age and older.
From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast. Full label: DailyMed.
Administration (by indications): Asthma: Once daily in the evening for patients 2 years and older., Acute prevention of EIB: One tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 6 years of age and older., Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Once daily for patients 2 years and older., Perennial allergic rhinitis: Once daily for patients 2 years and older. Dosage (by age): 15 years and older: one 10-mg tablet., 6 to 14 years: one 5-mg chewable tablet., 2 to 5 years: one 4-mg chewable tablet. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening.
Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.
Hypersensitivity to any component of this product., Hypersensitivity to any component of this product.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Do not prescribe montelukast sodium to treat an acute asthma attack., Advise patients to have appropriate rescue medication available., Inhaled corticosteroid may be reduced gradually. Do not abruptly substitute montelukast sodium for inhaled or oral corticosteroids., Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue to avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents while taking montelukast sodium., Systemic eosinophilia, sometimes presenting with clinical features of vasculitis consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome, has been reported.
Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo listed in descending order of frequency): upper respiratory infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, otitis media, influenza, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, otitis. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Hetero Labs Limited at 1-866-495-1995 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label for Montelukast — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.
34 brands · 14 makers in the NepalDoc catalog — see the full Montelukast guide →
What is M Kast 10?
M Kast 10mg Tablet is a Montelukast medicine made by S.R. Drug Laboratories Pvt. Ltd. It comes as 10mg Tablet.
What is the generic name of M Kast 10?
The generic name of M Kast 10 is Montelukast.
Which brands of Montelukast are available in Nepal?
34 brands of Montelukast are listed in the NepalDoc catalog, from 14 makers — including Airkast 5mg Tablet, Airkast 10mg Tablet, Airy 10mg Tablet, Asmon 10mg Tablet, Asmon 4mg Chewable Tablet, Asmon 5mg Chewable Tablet.
What are the side effects of Montelukast?
Most common adverse reactions (incidence ≥5% and greater than placebo listed in descending order of frequency): upper respiratory infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, otitis media, influenza, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, otitis.
This page is information only and is not medical advice. Medicine details come from the sources listed above and may change — always confirm the medicine, strength and dose with a pharmacist or doctor before use. A catalog listing does not guarantee that a medicine is in stock at any pharmacy.
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