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How to Take Montelukast and it's Dose

Written by - Anushta Chandrapalan, M.Sc

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Janani Priya, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Mar 06, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- PO- The recommended dose is 10 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Montelukast

This medication is a leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs), prescribed for asthma.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Montelukast

India :

Lewlet-M (10mg/5mg) | Montemac - L (10mg/5mg) | ACEVENT-ML | Montolife-FX | Cetrite Plus KID (4mg/2.5mg) | RID-AR KID | Nukast | Romilast MD (10 mg) | Rem-CC LM (5mg/10mg) | Montair-LC KID

International :

Singulair

Last Updated on Mar 06, 2023

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