Montelukast : How to Use

Montelukast - Systemic

Brand Names

Singulair Montelukast *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Montelukast is using to prevent asthma attacks. It is not using to relieve an attack that has already started. For relief of an asthma attack that has already started, you must use another drug. If you do not have another drug to use for an attack or if you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional.

Dosage

The dose of montelukast will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of montelukast If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the drug.

For asthma:
- For tablets dosage form:
  - Adults and children 15 years of age and over 10 milligrams - mg once a day in the evening.
- For chewable tablets dosage form:
  - Children 6 to 15 years of age 5 mg once a day in the evening.
  - Children younger than 6 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.