Montika (10mg) 14 Tablets

Montika 10mg Tablets contain Montelukast Sodium, a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to manage asthma and allergic conditions. It works by blocking leukotrienes—chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, airway tightening, and mucus production. This helps prevent wheezing, shortness of breath, and allergic rhinitis symptoms such as sneezing, nasal congestion, and itchy or watery eyes.

Ingredients

• Active Ingredient: Montelukast Sodium 10mg

• Inactive Ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, starch, and other excipients

Drug Class

• Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist

Dosage Form

• Oral Tablet

Uses

• Long-term prevention and management of asthma

• Relief from symptoms of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis

• Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm

• As add-on therapy when inhaled corticosteroids alone are insufficient

Dosage

• Adults and adolescents (≥15 years): 10mg once daily in the evening

• Can be taken with or without food

• Follow your doctor’s prescription carefully

In Case of Overdose

• Symptoms: Drowsiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, abdominal pain, or hyperactivity

• Seek immediate medical attention or contact a poison control center

Missed Dose

• Take the missed dose as soon as you remember

• Skip it if it’s close to your next dose

• Do not double the dose to make up for a missed one

How To Use

1. Take orally with water, with or without meals

2. Preferably take in the evening

3. Use regularly for best results; it is not for sudden asthma attacks

4. Always keep a rescue inhaler for emergencies

When Not to Use

• Hypersensitivity to Montelukast or any tablet component

• Not to be used for the treatment of acute asthma attacks

Side Effects
Common:

• Headache

• Abdominal pain

• Fatigue

• Diarrhea

Less Common:

• Dizziness

• Nausea

• Rash

Rare but Serious:

• Mood or behavioral changes (depression, agitation, anxiety, suicidal thoughts)

• Allergic reactions (swelling, difficulty breathing)

Precautions & Warnings

• Not a rescue medication for acute asthma

• Inform your doctor if you have liver impairment or psychiatric history

• Monitor for changes in mood, sleep, or behavior

• Use during pregnancy or breastfeeding only if prescribed

• Continue other prescribed asthma medications unless advised otherwise

Drug Interactions

• Phenobarbital, Rifampicin: May lower Montelukast levels

• Gemfibrozil: May increase Montelukast concentration

• Always inform your doctor about other medicines, herbal products, or supplements you take

Storage/Disposal

• Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and moisture

• Keep out of reach of children

• Dispose of expired or unused medicine properly; do not flush

Control Drug

• Not a controlled substance (Prescription required)

Quick Tips

• Take regularly even if you feel well—it prevents symptoms from returning

• Keep a rescue inhaler for asthma emergencies

• Avoid exposure to allergens (pollen, dust, smoke, pets)

• Report any mood or behavioral changes to your doctor immediately