Montelukast tablets are used to help manage asthma by preventing episodes of breathlessness and wheezing. It is a long-term maintenance treatment and does not work immediately, so it should not be used to treat sudden or severe asthma attacks.
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View Patient InformationMontelukast tablets are used to help manage asthma by preventing the onset of breathlessness and wheezing. It is a long-term maintenance treatment and does not work immediately, so it should not be relied upon for quick relief during an asthma attack.
Montelukast can be taken by adults and children aged 6 months and over, depending on the prescribed dose.
As with many medicines, Montelukast is not suitable for everyone. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist to make sure it is safe for you. Montelukast may not be appropriate if you:
Have ever had an allergic reaction to Montelukast or any of its ingredients
Have a rare hereditary problem of galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption
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