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Dr. Ashraf Joudeh

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Welcome! How can I help with your medical question? Hello i am using montelukast sodium 10 mg for asmtha and rhintis allergy but i notice side effects from it Have you seen a doctor about this yet? What medications are you taking? Yes I informed a My pulmonary dr abt and he told me to stop it but my ent dr said that i need it Anything else in your medical history you think the doctor should know? Iam using pulmicort and combivent as inhaler

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Dr. Ashraf Joudeh

Licensed Physician

الأسئلة المجابة 16952 | نسبة الرضا 98.7%

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Montelukast /

Montelukast belongs to a group of medications known as leukotriene receptor antagonists. It is used to prevent and manage asthma symptoms and to relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies

How should I use this medication?

For seasonal allergic rhinitis, the recommended dose of montelukast for adults and adolescents 15 years and older is one 10 mg tablet taken once a day in the evening.
For asthma, the recommended dose of montelukast for adults and adolescents 15 years and older is one 10 mg tablet taken once a day in the evening. For children 6 to 14 years old, the recommended dose is one chewable 5 mg tablet taken once a day in the evening. For children 2 to 5 years old, the recommended dose is one chewable 4 mg tablet or one packet of 4 mg granules taken in the evening.
Montelukast can be taken with or without food.

Who should NOT take this medication?

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to montelukast or any ingredients of the medication.

What side effects are possible with this medication?

  • abdominal or stomach pain
  • diarrhea
  • dizziness
  • fever
  • headache
  • scaly and itchy skin
  • skin rash
  • thirst
  • weakness or unusual tiredness

if you notice any of the  side effects  you have to stop the medicine and consult pulmonologist
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