Singulair 10 mg Tablet

Singulair 10 mg Tablet contains 10 mg of montelukast in each tablet. It belongs to a class of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists, which help control asthma symptoms by reducing airway inflammation and tightening. Singulair 10 mg Tablet is used for long-term asthma control and prevention of symptoms, not for quick relief of an asthma attack.

How it works: Montelukast in Singulair 10 mg Tablet blocks leukotrienes, which are chemicals that can cause swelling, mucus, and tightening in the airways. By taking this tablet regularly, airway irritation is reduced and breathing symptoms may be better controlled over time.

Singulair 10 mg Tablet is the standard adult-strength tablet, while Singulair 5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option typically used for some children. This 10 mg tablet is chosen when a doctor wants the full adult dose in a simple once-daily tablet form, rather than a chewable or lower-dose version. It is not meant to work like a rescue inhaler, so the benefit is usually gradual rather than immediate.

• Prevention and long-term control of asthma symptoms
• Help with exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
• Control of allergy-related breathing triggers
• Reduction of wheezing and shortness of breath

• Swallow Singulair 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not chew or crush it.
• Take it once daily at the same time each day, with or without food.
• Use it regularly even when you feel well, because it is for prevention.
• Do not use Singulair 10 mg Tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack; keep a rescue inhaler available if prescribed.
• If you are taking it for exercise-induced symptoms, follow your doctor’s instructions on timing before activity.
• Do not take extra tablets in one day unless your doctor specifically tells you to.

Each Singulair 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of montelukast. For asthma in adults and adolescents who are prescribed this strength, it is commonly taken once daily, and the maximum is usually 10 mg per day unless the prescriber says otherwise.

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
• Dizziness

• Singulair 10 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet than the 5 mg version and is intended for patients the doctor has selected for this dose.
• It will not relieve sudden asthma symptoms, so a quick-relief inhaler may still be needed.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or other mental health concerns.
• Report any unusual dreams, mood changes, or suicidal thoughts right away.
• Tell your clinician about liver disease before using this tablet.
• If you drink alcohol, ask your doctor whether it is safe for you, especially if you feel dizzy or sleepy.
• Use caution driving or operating machinery if you notice dizziness or drowsiness.

• Rifampin may lower montelukast levels.
• Gemfibrozil may increase montelukast exposure.
• Other asthma/allergy medicines may be used together, but your doctor should review the full regimen.
• Alcohol may worsen dizziness or sleep-related side effects in some people.

Store Singulair 10 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip or box, away from moisture, heat, and excess light.