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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Montelukast oral tablet is a generic prescription drug. It’s approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to:treat asthmahelp prevent short-term exercise-induced bronchoconstrictionreduce symptoms of allergic rhinitis in people who can’t use other treatments or have tried other treatments that didn’t work well enoughSee the “Montelukast uses” section below for details about how this drug is used.Drug detailsMontelukast belongs to a class of drugs called leukotriene receptor antagonists. Another term for this drug class is leukotriene modifiers. (A drug class is a group of medications that work in a similar way.)Montelukast oral tablets should be swallowed. The tablets come in one strength of 10 milligrams (mg). They’re approved for use in adults as well as adolescents ages 15 years and older.Your prescription label might refer to montelukast as “montelukast sodium.” These names refer to the same drug. Sodium is an inactive ingredient that allows montelukast to dissolve and be absorbed into your body. Montelukast oral tablets don’t contain a significant amount of sodium.Note: Montelukast also comes in other forms that are taken orally (by mouth), specifically chewable tablets and oral granules. (Oral granules are a powder that can be swallowed, and can also be mixed into certain soft foods or liquids before swallowing.) Montelukast chewable tablets and oral granules come in strengths that are approved for use in younger adolescents and children. This article only addresses the 10-mg oral tablet form of montelukast. For information about montelukast’s other forms, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.Brand-name versionsMontelukast oral tablet is the generic version of the brand-name drug Singulair.EffectivenessFor information about the effectiveness of montelukast oral tablets, see the “Montelukast uses” section below.Montelukast oral tablet is a generic drug. A generic drug is an exact copy of the active drug in a brand-name medication. Singulair is the brand-name medication that montelukast oral tablets are based on. A generic is considered to be as safe and effective as the original drug. Generics tend to cost less than brand-name drugs.If you’re interested in using Singulair instead of montelukast oral tablets, talk with your doctor. They can tell you if Singulair can be used for your condition. If you have insurance, you’ll also need to check whether your plan will cover Singulair.To learn more about how generics compare with brand-name drugs, see this article.Montelukast oral tablets can cause mild and serious side effects. The following lists contain some of the key side effects that may occur while taking montelukast oral tablets. These lists do not include all possible side effects.For more information about the possible side effects of montelukast oral tablets, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. They can give you tips on how to manage any side effects that may be concerning or bothersome.Note: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tracks side effects of drugs it has approved. If you would like to notify the FDA about a side effect you’ve had with montelukast oral tablets, you can do so through MedWatch.Mild side effectsMild side effects* of montelukast oral tablets can include:upper respiratory infectionfeverheadachesore
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