Montelon Kidz 4 mg (Chewable Tablet)

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Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Montelukast sodium
Company Apex pharmaceuticals ltd
Also available as
Montelon 10 mg tablet Montelon 5 mg tablet

Title

  • Montelon Kidz 4 mg Chewable Tablet

Categories

  • Medicine
  • Healthcare
  • Pharmaceuticals

Functions

  • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma
  • Acute prevention of Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB)
  • Relief of symptoms of Allergic Rhinitis (AR): Seasonal & Perennial AR

Dosage

  • 10 mg tablet once daily for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older
  • 5 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age
  • 4 mg tablet once daily for pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age
  • 4 mg oral granules once daily for pediatric patients 6 months to 5 years of age
  • Use in pediatric patients aged 6 months to 14 years
  • No dosage adjustment required in patients with mild-to-moderate hepatic insufficiency
  • No dosage adjustment recommended in patients with renal insufficiency
  • Similar pharmacokinetic profile in elderly and younger adults with slightly longer plasma half-life in the elderly

Interaction

  • No apparent increase in adverse reactions when administered with other asthma therapies
  • No clinically important effects on the pharmacokinetics of theophylline, prednisone, prednisolone, oral contraceptives, terfenadine, digoxin, and warfarin
  • No evidence of clinical adverse interactions with a wide range of commonly prescribed drugs
  • AUC decreased about 40% when co-administered with phenobarbital, but no dosage adjustment recommended

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any component of this product

Side Effects

  • Common: Diarrhoea, fever, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, nausea, vomiting, skin reactions, upper respiratory tract infection
  • Uncommon: Akathisia, anxiety, arthralgia, asthenia, abnormal behavior, depression, dizziness, drowsiness, dry mouth, haemorrhage, irritability, malaise, muscle complaints, oedema, seizure, abnormal sensation, sleep disorders
  • Rare: Angioedema, concentration impaired, disorientation, eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis, erythema nodosum, hallucination, hepatic disorders, memory loss, palpitations, pulmonary eosinophilia, suicidal tendencies, tremor

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Crosses the placenta following oral dosing in rats and rabbits
  • Use during pregnancy only if clearly needed
  • Caution should be exercised when given to a nursing mother

Precautions & Warnings

  • Not indicated for use in the reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus
  • Appropriate rescue medication should be available
  • Montelon Kidz can be continued during acute asthma exacerbations
  • Should not be abruptly substituted for inhaled or oral corticosteroids
  • Not to be used as monotherapy for the treatment and management of exercise induced bronchospasm
  • Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue to avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents while taking Montelon Kidz

Overdose Effects

  • No adverse experiences in the majority of overdosage reports
  • Adverse experiences consistent with the safety profile of Montelon Kidz included abdominal pain, somnolence, thirst, headache, vomiting, and psychomotor hyperactivity
  • Usual supportive measures recommended in the event of overdose

Therapeutic Class

  • Leukotriene receptor antagonists

Storage Conditions

  • Store in cool & dry place below 30°C
  • Protect from light & moisture
  • Keep out of reach of children

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C35H36ClNO3S
  • Chemical Structure Image: [Link to the image]

Common Questions

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Usability

  • Chewable tablet form
  • Can be taken with or without food

Safety Measures

  • Dosage adjustment details for hepatic and renal insufficiency
  • Caution during pregnancy and lactation
  • Appropriate rescue medication to be available for acute asthma attacks

Chemical Composition

  • Molecular formula: C35H36ClNO3S

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