Montelukast Sodium - Montair 10mg and 5mg Chewable Tablets, Pack of 30

Montair - Montelukast Sodium 10mg and 5mg Chewable Tablets

Montair contains montelukast sodium, a leukotriene receptor antagonist supplied as 10 mg tablets or 5 mg chewable tablets in packs of 30. It is prescribed for long-term control of asthma, exercise-induced breathing difficulty and allergic rhinitis. It is a preventer, not a reliever: an attack under way needs a reliever such as Salbutamol Sulphate, and US regulators advise against montelukast for hay fever when allergy medicines such as Desloratadine are not enough.

• Two variants: Montair 10 mg and Montair Chewable 5 mg
• 30 tablets per pack, taken once daily
• Prescription medicine - maintenance control, not for an attack
• Generic medicine sold under the Montair brand

Variant Comparison

Both packs hold the same active ingredient and work in the same way; Montair 10 mg and Montair Chewable 5 mg differ in strength and tablet form, and each form suits a different age group.

Choose Montair 10 mg for adults and adolescents of 15 years and older: it is a single film-coated tablet swallowed whole with water, with or without food, which makes it the simpler option for daily use. Choose Montair Chewable 5 mg when a smaller dose in a chewable form suits better - children of 6 to 14 years, or adults who find tablets hard to swallow. Apart from the strength and the way it is taken, both variants behave the same way in the body.

How Montelukast Works

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. Leukotrienes, released during an allergic reaction or exercise, tighten the muscles around the airways, swell the lining and increase mucus. Montelukast blocks the CysLT1 receptor these substances act on, so the airways narrow less often and less severely. It works on the inflammation pathway rather than opening the airway within minutes, so it is taken on a fixed daily schedule even when breathing feels normal. During a flare-up a doctor may add an oral corticosteroid such as Dexamethasone; maintenance alternatives include Ketotifen Fumarate.

Dosage & Administration

Adults and adolescents of 15 and older take one 10 mg tablet daily; children of 6 to 14 years take one 5 mg chewable daily, usually in the evening. Chewable tablets are chewed or sucked 1 hour before food or 2 hours after it. Never take more than one dose in 24 hours, and if you forget one, skip it rather than doubling up. Do not stop the medicine on your own.

This product may require a prescription in your country. Information provided is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use.