Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair)- Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Montair Tablets is Montelukast Sodium . Montelukast sodium is a hygroscopic, optically active, white to off-white powder. Montelukast sodium is freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and water. The structure is shown below
Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Uses
Generic Singulair in the form of Montair Tablets is used to treat the following indications:
(1) Treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older.
(2)Prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction in patients 15 years of age and older.
(3)Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older).
Generic Forms and Brand names of Singulair
Montair manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India is an effective treatment for asthma, exercise induced bronchospasm, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria. Singulair which has the active ingredient Montelukast Sodium is also sold under various other brand names.
Montair Tablets - Preparations
Montair is available as tablets of 5 mg and 10 mg . Each film coated tablet contains 5 mg or 10 mg Montelukast Sodium respectively.
Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Storage Requirements
Montair Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Contraindications
Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) are contraindicated in patients that have hypersensitivity to Montelukast sodium or any inactive ingredient of this product.
Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Dosage
The dosage of Montair tablets for various indications is given below
Asthma: Once daily in the evening for patients 12 months and older.
Acute prevention of EIB : 10 mg tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 15 years of age and older.
Seasonal allergic rhinitis : Once daily for patients 2 years and older.
Perennial allergic rhinitis: Once daily for patients 6 months and older.
Side Effects Of Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair)
The most common side effects of are Most common adverse reactions (incidence equal to and greater than 5% are upper respiratory infection, fever, headache, pharyngitis, cough, abdominal pain, diarrhea, otitis media, influenza, rhinorrhea, sinusitis, otitis.
