Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Composition of Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry contains Montelukast 4 mg (chewable tablet). It belongs to the Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) class of medicines.

Uses of Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

• Prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in children
• prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
• relief of allergic rhinitis symptoms (seasonal/perennial)

Key benefits

• Helps prevent wheezing and asthma symptoms
• Reduces allergy (rhinitis) symptoms like sneezing/runny nose
• Helps prevent exercise-induced breathing difficulty
• Decreases airway inflammation and mucus

How Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry works

Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It blocks cysteinyl leukotriene (CysLT1) receptors in the airways and nasal mucosa, reducing inflammation, bronchoconstriction, mucus production and allergy symptoms.

How to take Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Chew the tablet completely before swallowing. Usually taken once daily as prescribed; for asthma, commonly in the evening. Can be taken with or without food. Not for sudden asthma attacks—use a rescue inhaler if prescribed.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Most side effects of Montair are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Headache
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• nausea
• fever
• cough
• sore throat
• tiredness

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Warnings and precautions

Not indicated for acute bronchospasm/status asthmaticus. Do not stop or reduce inhaled corticosteroids abruptly without medical advice. Neuropsychiatric events (e.g., agitation, sleep disturbances, anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts/behaviour) have been reported—seek medical help if mood/behaviour changes occur. Use with caution in hepatic impairment. Phenylketonuria (PKU): check label for aspartame/phenylalanine content if applicable.

Do not take Montair if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Rifampicin may reduce montelukast levels, phenobarbital may reduce montelukast levels, gemfibrozil may increase montelukast exposure, phenytoin may reduce montelukast levels

How to store Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Montair 4 Chewable Tablet Strawberry

Taking it at bedtime reduces the impact of any drowsiness. Identify and avoid your triggers where you can — dust, pollen, cold air.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

Cipla Ltd

Therapeutic class:

Anti-asthmatic/Anti-allergic

Drug class:

Leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA)