Montel 5 mg Tablet

Montel 5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 5 mg of montelukast in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists, which help control allergy and asthma-related symptoms. Montel 5 mg Tablet is used for allergic rhinitis symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose, and it may also be used to help prevent asthma symptoms as directed by a doctor.

How it works: Montelukast works by blocking leukotrienes, natural chemicals in the body that can cause swelling, mucus, and tightening in the airways and nose. This tablet form gives a measured 5 mg dose that helps reduce those symptoms when taken regularly as prescribed.

Montel 5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength montelukast tablet, which is often chosen for children who have been assessed by a doctor and need a pediatric dose rather than the adult 10 mg strength. Because it is a standard oral tablet, it is meant for regular once-daily use rather than quick relief during an acute asthma attack or sudden allergy flare.

• Allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Seasonal allergy relief
• Year-round allergy symptoms
• Asthma symptom prevention
• Exercise-induced bronchospasm prevention as prescribed

• Swallow the tablet with water unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take Montel 5 mg Tablet once daily at the same time each day for best consistency.
• It may be taken with or without food.
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack or sudden breathing trouble.
• If your doctor prescribes it for allergies, taking it in the evening may be recommended, but follow your specific instructions.

Each Montel 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of montelukast. The doctor decides how often it should be taken, but it is commonly prescribed once daily, and the maximum daily amount should not exceed the amount your prescriber directs for this strength. Do not change the dose or give extra tablets without medical advice, especially because this 5 mg strength is chosen to match the patient’s age and treatment plan.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Montelukast may include:

• Headache
• Stomach pain
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Fever
• Cough

• Use only as prescribed; the 5 mg tablet is a specific dose and should not be swapped for a higher strength without doctor approval.
• Tell the prescriber about any history of mental health problems before taking montelukast.
• This medicine does not stop sudden asthma attacks, so keep a rescue inhaler available if prescribed.
• Seek medical help if wheezing, chest tightness, or shortness of breath gets worse.
• Alcohol is not a known direct interaction, but it can worsen dizziness or impairment in some people.
• Use caution when driving or doing anything that requires alertness if you feel dizzy or sleepy.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver disease or any unusual rash, swelling, or flu-like symptoms.

• Phenobarbital
• Rifampin
• Gemfibrozil
• Other medicines that may affect liver enzymes
• Always tell your doctor about all prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, and supplements

Store Montel 5 mg Tablet in the original strip/box at room temperature, away from moisture, heat, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.