Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Composition of Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Monteprl 5 mg Tablet contains Montelukast (5mg). It belongs to the Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Prevention of Asthma Asthma prevention Exercise-induced asthma Nasal allergy symptoms Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Key benefits

• In Prevention of Asthma Monteprl 5mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest
• wheezing
• breathlessness and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started. In Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies Monteprl 5mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose
• sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit. Show More

How Monteprl 5 mg Tablet works

Monteprl 5 Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

How to take Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Monteprl 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

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

Do not panic. Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, give the missed dose as soon as you remember it. Skip the missed dose if it is almost the time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up and follow the prescribed dosing schedule.

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 Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

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

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

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 Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Older antihistamines cause marked drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. Tell your doctor promptly about any change in mood, sleep, agitation or unusual thoughts while taking montelukast; this is uncommon but recognised. This relieves the symptoms of an allergy; it does not treat the cause, and it is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Seek emergency care for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Do not take Monteprl 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

Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations — many already contain an antihistamine.

How to store Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Monteprl 5 mg Tablet

Monteprl 5mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases. Make sure you keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress. If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor. Never increase or decrease the dose of Monteprl 5mg Tablet on your own as it can harm your child. Never combine Monteprl 5mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects. If you are giving Monteprl 5mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible. Make sure that you always have enough medicine. Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm. Practice self-care tips: Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs. You have been prescribed Monteprl 5mg Tablet for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. Take it in the evening for better control of asthma or allergy symptoms. It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects. Take Monteprl 5mg Tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

PRISTINE PEARL PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Chemical class:

1,3- diarylpropanoid derivative