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Montina 5mg Tablet

Montelukast (5mg)
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Montina 5mg Tablet is used to prevent asthma attacks in children. It may also be used to ease breathing difficulties caused by strenuous physical activities. This medicine also helps treat seasonal allergies such as runny nose, sneezing, and itchy or watery eyes.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 05 Dec 2023 | 06:14 PM (IST)
MRP ₹33.9
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General Information

Contains

Montelukast (5mg)

Marketer

Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Your child’s medicine at a glance

Montina 5mg Tablet is used to improve asthma features, control asthma and also reduce seasonal allergy features

Uses of Montina 5mg Tablet in children

Benefits of Montina 5mg Tablet for your child

Prevention of Asthma
Montina 5mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is known as a “preventer” and is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
Treatment of Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies
Montina 5mg Tablet provides relief from symptoms such as blocked or runny nose, sneezing and itchy or watery eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. It rarely has any serious side effects and you may only need to take it on days you have symptoms. If you are taking it to prevent getting symptoms you should use it regularly to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Montina 5mg Tablet in children

Montina 5mg Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Montina
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Ear inflammation

How can I give Montina 5mg Tablet to my child?

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montina 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Montina Tablet works

Montina 5mg Tablet is a leukotriene antagonist that works by blocking a chemical messenger (leukotriene). This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways and nose and improves symptoms.

Quick tips

  • Montina 5mg Tablet helps prevent asthma attacks. Never use it to stop an attack that has already started, as the medicine may not work for such cases.
  • Make sure you keep all other rescue medicines handy for your child in case of any respiratory distress.
  • If your child is taking inhaled corticosteroids, taper down the dose gradually only after the advice of the doctor.
  • Never increase or decrease the dose of Montina 5mg Tablet on your own as it can harm your child.
  • Never combine Montina 5mg Tablet with other cold and flu medicines as that may cause some side effects.
  • If you are giving Montina 5mg Tablet to your child for asthma or allergy, you need not give another dose to prevent exercise-induced breathing problems. In case of any confusion, consult your child’s doctor as soon as possible.
  • Make sure that you always have enough medicine.
  • Never give medicines meant for adults to children as they can harm.
  • Practice self-care tips:
    1. Abstain your child from coming in contact with allergens.
    2. Encourage your child to wear a face mask and avoid dusty places.
    3. Give plenty of fluids to your child as that helps in thinning and loosening the mucus in the lungs.

Safety advice

Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Montina 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montina 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Montina 5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Montina 5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, consult your child’s doctor in case of severe liver disease.

Frequently asked questions

Do not give high-fat meals and fruit juices to your child along with Montina 5mg Tablet as they may interfere with the absorption of this medicine.
Montina 5mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Montina 5mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
No, adhere to the dose as prescribed by your child’s doctor. Do not increase or decrease the dose by yourself as it can impact your child’s health. While increasing the dose may cause unwanted effects like sedation and depression, decreasing the dose or stopping it suddenly can result in a rebound reversal of all symptoms.
No, all symptoms may reappear on sudden withdrawal of Montina 5mg Tablet usually if taken for a long-term. It is advised to stop this medicine gradually under the guidance of your child’s doctor.
Montina 5mg Tablet should be stored at room temperature in a dry place, away from direct heat and light. Also, keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children to avoid any accidental intake.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene antagonists

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Marketer details

Name: Aristo Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: Mercantile Chamber, 3rd Floor, 12, J.N. Heredia Marg, Ballard Estate, Mumbai – 400 001, India.

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Country of origin: India

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