Generic Singulair Tablets - Product Information
Generic Singulair (Montair manufactured by Cipla Ltd.) is indicated for the prevention and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older. Generic Singulair (Montair) is indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 15 years of age and older.Generic Singulair is indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 6 months of age and older. The active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Generic Singulair Tablets is Montelukast Sodium. Generic Singulair Tablets are available in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg.
Generic Singulair Tablets - Contraindications
Generic Singulair is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to or any inactive component of this medicine.
Generic Singulair Tablets - Dosage
The recommended dosage of Generic Singulair (Montair) for various indications is given below:
Asthma:
The recommended dose of Generic Singulair for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older is one 10 mg tablet taken once daily in the evening.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) in Patients 15 Years of Age and Older:
For prevention of EIB, a single 10 mg dose of Generic Singulair (Montair)should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise. An additional dose of Montair should not be taken within 24 hours of a previous dose.
Patients already taking Generic Singulair daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB.
Allergic Rhinitis:
For allergic rhinitis, Montair should be taken once daily. Efficacy was demonstrated for seasonal allergic rhinitis when montelukast sodium was administered in the morning or the evening without regard to time of food ingestion. The time of administration may be individualized to suit patient needs.
The recommended dosage for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis:
For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10 mg tablet.
The recommended dosage for the treatment of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis:
For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10 mg tablet.
Side Effects of Generic Singulair Tablets
The common side effects (incidence rate 5% or more) are upper respiratory infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, otitis media, influenza, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, otitis.
Generic Singulair Tablets - More Details
For more details please read the Prescribing Information or watch the presentation below:
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