Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, Unit-VII (SEZ)
Contents
Montelukast
Indication
Prophylaxis of exercise-induced asthma, Chronic asthma.
Instruction
Child: 6 months-<2 years As granules: 4 mg once daily. 2-5 years As granules or chewable tab: 4 mg once daily; 6-14 years As chewable tab: 5 mg once daily; ≥15 years Same as adult dose. All doses to be taken in the evening. Evaluate patient after 2-4 weeks of treatment.
Drug interaction
Decrease plasma concentration with CYP450 inducers (e.g. phenytoin, phenobarbital, rifampicin). Gemfibrozil may increase montelukast serum concentration.
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