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Montelukast (AN) TM
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Active ingredients: montelukast
Brand name
(ARTG)
: MONTELAIR 5 montelukast 5 mg (as sodium) chewable tablet blister packDownload the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
-Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma in adults and children 2 years of age and older. ,-Symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, chewable
- Oral
- Pink colored mottled round biconvex uncoated tablet debossed M5 on one side and plain on other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
- 14 Tablets in blister pack pack
- 28 Tablets in blister pack pack
- 4 Tablets in blister pack pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient montelukast
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
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