MONTELUKAST- montelukast tablet, film coated
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MEDICATION GUIDE Montelukast Sodium Tablets (mon-tell-OO-kast) |
What is the most important information I should know about montelukast sodium tablets? Serious mental health problems have happened in people taking montelukast sodium tablets or even after treatment has stopped. This can happen in people with or without a history of mental health problems. Stop taking montelukast sodium tablets and tell your healthcare provider right away if you or your child have any unusual changes in behavior or thinking, including any of these symptoms:
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What are montelukast sodium tablets? Montelukast sodium tablets are a prescription medicine that blocks substances in the body called leukotrienes. This may help to improve symptoms of asthma and inflammation of the lining of the nose (allergic rhinitis). Montelukast sodium tablets do not contain a steroid. Montelukast sodium tablets are used to:
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Do not take montelukast sodium tablets if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. See the end of this Medication Guide for a complete list of the ingredients in montelukast sodium tablets. |
Before taking montelukast sodium tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over the counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how montelukast sodium tablets work, or montelukast sodium tablets may affect how your other medicines work. |
How should I take montelukast sodium tablets? For anyone who takes montelukast sodium tablets:
For adults and children 2 years of age and older with asthma:
For people 6 years of age and older for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma:
For anyone 2 years of age and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis, or for anyone 2 years of age and older with perennial allergic rhinitis:
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What should I avoid while taking montelukast sodium tablets? If you have asthma and aspirin makes your asthma symptoms worse, continue to avoid taking aspirin or other medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while taking montelukast sodium tablets. |
What are the possible side effects of montelukast sodium tablets? Montelukast sodium tablets may cause serious side effects, including:
The most common side effects of montelukast sodium tablets include:
These are not all the possible side effects of montelukast sodium tablets. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
How should I store montelukast sodium tablets?
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General information about the safe and effective use of montelukast sodium tablets Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Medication Guide. Do not use montelukast sodium tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give montelukast sodium tablets to other people even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them. You can ask your pharmacist or healthcare provider for information about montelukast sodium tablets that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in montelukast sodium tablets? Active ingredient: montelukast sodium Inactive ingredients: 10 mg tablet: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, red ferric oxide, titanium dioxide, and yellow ferric oxide. 4 mg and 5 mg chewable tablets: artificial cherry durarome flavor, aspartame, cherry flavor, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, microcrystalline cellulose, and red ferric oxide. The artificial cherry durarome flavor contains artificial flavors, maltodextrin, red # 40, silicon dioxide, soy lecithin and sugar. The cherry flavor contains: artificial flavors, benzyl alcohol, lactic acid, and maltodextrin. Manufactured in India by Sandoz Private Ltd. for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540 |
This Medication Guide has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Revised: 03/2021