Singulair 5 mg Tablet

Singulair 5 mg Tablet contains 5 mg of montelukast in each tablet. It belongs to a group of medicines called leukotriene receptor antagonists, which help prevent and control asthma symptoms by reducing airway inflammation. Singulair 5 mg Tablet is used for long-term asthma control and to help prevent wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. It is not a rescue medicine for sudden asthma attacks.

How it works: Montelukast blocks leukotrienes, which are natural chemicals that can cause swelling, mucus, and tightening in the airways. By blocking these chemicals, Singulair 5 mg Tablet helps keep the airways calmer and easier to breathe through over time.

Singulair 5 mg Tablet is a lower-strength tablet compared with Singulair 10 mg Tablet, and it is commonly used when a doctor wants a smaller montelukast dose than the adult 10 mg strength. This 5 mg tablet is often chosen for patients who need a lower dose based on age, weight, or treatment plan, and it is meant for regular asthma control rather than quick symptom relief. Your doctor may select Singulair 5 mg Tablet instead of the 10 mg tablet to match the dose that is right for you.

• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Long-term asthma control
• Reduction of wheezing
• Help with chest tightness
• Help with shortness of breath

• Take Singulair 5 mg Tablet exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually once daily.
• Swallow the tablet with water; do not crush or chew unless your prescriber specifically tells you to.
• Take it at the same time each day to help you remember your dose.
• You can take Singulair 5 mg Tablet with or without food.
• Do not use this tablet to treat a sudden asthma attack; keep your rescue inhaler available for emergencies.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is almost time for the next dose; do not double up.

Each Singulair 5 mg Tablet provides 5 mg of montelukast. The usual frequency is once daily, but the exact schedule and total daily dose must be decided by the doctor based on the patient’s needs. Do not take more than the prescribed amount in one day.

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
• Tiredness
• Dizziness

• Singulair 5 mg Tablet is not for sudden asthma attacks or status asthmaticus.
• Tell your doctor about any history of depression, anxiety, sleep problems, or other mental health concerns before starting montelukast.
• Use caution if you have liver disease, since your doctor may want to monitor you more closely.
• Do not stop or replace your inhaled asthma medicines unless your prescriber tells you to do so.
• If you take NSAIDs and notice breathing symptoms after aspirin or ibuprofen, tell your doctor because montelukast may be used differently in people with aspirin-sensitive asthma.
• This tablet should be used only in the dose prescribed; do not switch between Singulair 5 mg Tablet and Singulair 10 mg Tablet without medical advice.
• If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy, ask your doctor whether montelukast is appropriate for you.

• Phenobarbital
• Phenytoin
• Rifampin
• Gemfibrozil
• Other asthma medicines should be reviewed by your doctor to avoid duplication or unnecessary changes

Store Singulair 5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.