Manufacturer:

          Merck Sharp & Dohme

Contents:

          Montelukast Na

Indications:

          Prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma, including the prevention of day & nighttime symptoms, treatment of aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients & prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. Relief of day & nighttime symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in adult & childn ≥2 yr & perennial allergic rhinitis in adult & childn ≥1 yr.

Contraindications:

          Hypersensitivity to montelukast sodium or to any component of Singulair.

Special Precautions:

          Not for treatment of acute asthma attacks. Do not substitute abruptly for inhaled or oral corticosteroids. Do not use for monotherapy & management of exercised-induced bronchospasm. Patients should avoid aspirin or NSAIDs during therapy. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn <6 mth.

Dosage:

          Asthma &/or allergic rhinitis Adult ≥15 yr One 10-mg tab; 6-14 yr One 5-mg tab; 2-5 yr One 4-mg tab or 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules. Asthma &/or perennial allergic rhinitis Childn 1-2 yr 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules daily. All doses to be taken once daily in the evening. Time of administration is individualized for allergic rhinitis.

Class:

         Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations / Antihistamines & Antiallergics

Presentation/Packing:

          Singulair chewable tablet - Singulair 4 mg x 4 blisters x 8 chewable tablets

Details:

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