Generic Singulair (montair By Cipla)

Generic Singulair (Montair Tablets) - Product Information

Generic Singulair (Montair tablets manufactured by Cipla Ltd.) is used for the prevention and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older. Generic Singulair is also indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 15 years of age and older.
Montair (Montelukast Sodium tablets) is used for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 6 months of age and older.

The active pharmaceutical ingredient present in Generic Singulair Tablets is Montelukast Sodium. Montair tablets are manufactured by Cipla Ltd. in strengths of 4 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg.

We also have in stock Generic ProAir Inhaler (Asthalin by Cipla) which which is also used to treat the same indications.

Name of the Drug

We supply original Montair tablets manufactured by Cipla Ltd..

Manufacturer of Montair Tablets

Cipla Ltd. 
Website: cipla.com

Active Ingredient present in Montair Tablets

The active ingredient present in Montair tablets is Montelukast Sodium. Each film coated Montair tablet contains Montelukast sodium IP equivalent to 4 mg, 5 mg or 10 mg of Montelukast.

Uses of Montelukast Sodium Tablets (Montair)

Montelukast Sodium blocks substances in the body called leukotriene. This helps to improve symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Generic Singulair (Montelukast) does not contain a steroid.

We supply the following Generic Singulair brands:
Montair 4 mg Chewable tablets are made by Cipla and known as Generic Singulair 4 mg Chewable tablets. They are intended for pediatric use.
Montair 5 mg Chewable tablets are made by Cipla and known as Generic Singulair 5 mg Chewable tablets. They are intended for pediatric use.
Montair 10 mg tablets are made by Cipla and known as Generic Singulair 10 mg tablets. They are intended for adults only.

Generic Singulair (Montair, Montelukast Sodium) is used to prevent asthma attacks and for the long-term treatment of asthma in adults and children ages 12 months and older. Do not take Montair if you need relief right away for a sudden asthma attack. If you get an asthma attack, you should follow the instructions your healthcare provider gave you for treating asthma attacks.
Generic Singulair  is also used to prevent exercise-induced asthma in people 15 years of age and older. Further, Montelukast helps control the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, itching of the nose):
• outdoor allergies that happen part of the year (seasonal allergic rhinitis) in adults and children ages 2 years and older
• indoor allergies that happen all year (perennial allergic rhinitis) in adults and children ages 6 months and older.
 

Montelukast Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Dosage

The recommended dosage of Generic Singulair (Montair) for various indications is given below:
Asthma:
The recommended dose of Generic Singulair for adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older is one 10 mg tablet taken once daily in the evening.
Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) in Patients 15 Years of Age and Older:
For prevention of EIB, a single 10 mg dose of Generic Singulair (Montair) should be taken at least 2 hours before exercise. An additional dose of Montair should not be taken within 24 hours of a previous dose.
Patients already taking Generic Singulair daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB.
Allergic Rhinitis:
For allergic rhinitis, Montair should be taken once daily. Efficacy was demonstrated for seasonal allergic rhinitis when montelukast sodium was administered in the morning or the evening without regard to time of food ingestion. The time of administration may be individualized to suit patient needs.
The recommended dosage for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis:
For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10 mg tablet.
The recommended dosage for the treatment of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis:
For adults and adolescents 15 years of age and older: one 10 mg tablet.

How to Use Montelukast Tablets (Generic Singulair)

Take Montair (Generic Singulair) exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Your healthcare provider will tell you how much Montelukast Sodium tablets to take, and when to take it. Do not stop taking Generic Singulair  or change when you take it without talking with your healthcare provider. You can take the medication with food or without food.
If you or your child misses a dose of the medicine, just take the next dose at your regular time. Do not take 2 doses at the same time. If you take too much Generic Singulair, call your doctor.

The dose of this medicine prescribed for your or your child's condition is based on age:
• 6 to 23 months; one packet of 4-mg oral granules
• 2 to 5 years; one 4-mg chewable tablet or one packet of 4-mg oral granules
• 6 to 14 years; one 5-mg chewable tablet
• 15 years and older; one 10-mg tablet

For adults and children 12 months of age and older with asthma:
• Take Montelukast 1 time each day, in the evening. Continue to take this medicine every day for as long as your healthcare provider prescribes it, even if you have no asthma symptoms.
Tell your healthcare provider right away if your asthma symptoms get worse, or if you need to use your rescue inhaler medicine more often for asthma attacks.
• Do not take Generic Singulair if you need relief right away from a sudden asthma attack. If you get an asthma attack, you should follow the instructions your healthcare provider gave you for treating asthma attacks.
• Always have your rescue inhaler medicine with you for asthma attacks.
• Do not stop taking or lower the dose of your other asthma medicines unless your healthcare provider tells you to.

For patients 15 years of age and older for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma:
• Take Generic Singulair at least 2 hours before exercise.
• Always have your rescue inhaler medicine with you for asthma attacks.
• If you take Montair every day for chronic asthma or allergic rhinitis, do not take another dose to prevent exercise-induced asthma. Talk to your healthcare provider about your treatment for exercise-induced asthma.
• Do not take 2 doses of this medicine within 24 hours (1 day).

For adults and children 2 years of age and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis or for adults and children 6 months of age and older with perennial allergic rhinitis:
• Take Generic Singulair 1 time each day, at about the same time each day

Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) - Contraindications

Montair Tablets (Generic Singulair) is contraindicated in patients with a hypersensitivity to Montelukast Sodium or any inactive ingredient of this medication.

Montelukast Sodium Side effects

The most common side effects with Montelukast Sodium tablets (Montair by Cipla) (incidence rate 5% or more) are given below:
• upper respiratory infection
• fever
• headache
• sore throat
• cough
• pharyngitis
• abdominal pain
• otitis media
• influenza
• rhinorrhea
• stomach pain
• diarrhea
• earache or ear infection
• flu
• runny nose
• sinus infection

The other side effects with Generic Singulair (Montair/ Montecip, Montelukast) include:
• increased bleeding tendency
• allergic reactions includes swelling of the face, lips, tongue, and/or throat (which may cause trouble breathing or swallowing), hives and itching
• dizziness, drowsiness, pins and needles/numbness, seizures (convulsions or fits)
• palpitations
• nose bleed, stuffy nose
• diarrhea, heartburn, indigestion, inflammation of the pancreas, nausea, stomach or intestinal upset, vomiting
• hepatitis
• bruising, rash
• joint pain, muscle aches and muscle cramps
• tiredness, swelling

Behavior and mood-related side effects:
• agitation including aggressive behavior or hostility
• bad or vivid dreams
• depression
• disorientation (confusion)
• feeling anxious
• hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there)
 •irritability
• restlessness
• sleep walking
• suicidal thoughts and actions (including suicide)
• tremor
• trouble sleeping
• a feeling of pins and needles or numbness of arms or legs
• a flu-like illness
• rash
• severe inflammation (pain and swelling) of the sinuses (sinusitis)

Plese inform your doctor or your healthcare provider if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of this medicine. For more information ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Warnings & Precautions When Using Generic Singulair (Montair Tablets)

Before taking Generic Montelukast Sodium tablets by Cipla, tell your healthcare provider if you:
• are allergic to aspirin
• have phenylketonuria; this medicine contains aspartame, a source of phenylalanine
• have any other medical conditions
• are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

Other warnings and precautions include the following:
• Generic Singulair tablets should not be used for the treatment an acute asthma attack
• Patients undergoing therapy with Generic Montelukast tablets need to have appropriate rescue medicine available.
• Inhaled corticosteroid has to be reduced gradually. Do not abruptly substitute Generic Singulair (Montair) for inhaled or oral corticosteroids.
• Patients with known aspirin sensitivity should continue to avoid aspirin or any other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents while taking Generic Singulair tablets.
• Neuropsychiatric events have been reported with Generic Singulair (Montair Tablets). Patients should be alert for neuropsychiatric events.
• Systemic eosinophilia, sometimes presenting with clinical features of vasculitis consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome, has also been reported.

Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Generic Singulair works, or this medicine may affect how your other medicines work.

If you have asthma and aspirin makes your asthma symptoms worse, continue to avoid taking aspirin or other medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) while taking this medicine.

Montelukast In Pregnancy

Montelukast tablets have been classified by the US FDA as Pregnancy category B. No adequate and well-controlled studies have been conducted in pregnant women. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, this medicine may not be right for you. Since animal reproduction studies are not always predictive of human response, Montelukast Sodium tablets (Montair) should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
If you become pregnant while taking this medicine, talk to your doctor. It is not known if this medicine passes into your breast milk. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby while taking this medicine.

Buy Montair 4 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg Tablets Online (Generic Singulair Pills) at Only $0.53 per Pill

You can buy Generic Singulair online from Clear Sky Pharmacy at a cheap price. Montair 4 mg, 5 mg and 10 mg pills, manufactured by Cipla Ltd., India are supplied in a blister strip of 15 tablets. The 4 mg tablets cost only $0.53 per unit when you place an order for 300 tablets.

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