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Montair 10 Tablet

Written By Dr. Sakshi Sharma, BDS
Reviewed By Dr. Lalit Kanodia, MBA, MD Pharmacology
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:07 AM (IST)
Montair 10 Tablet is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier.
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General Information

Contains

Montelukast (10mg)

Marketer

Cipla Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Montair 10 Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you. 

It is generally safe medicine with few common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Montair Tablet

Benefits of Montair Tablet

Prevention of Asthma
Montair 10 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.

Side effects of Montair Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Montair
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Ear inflammation

How to use Montair Tablet

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. Montair 10 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Montair Tablet works

Montair 10 Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

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Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Montair 10 Tablet for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Montair 10 Tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montair 10 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Montair 10 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Montair 10 Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Montair 10 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Montair 10 Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montair 10 Tablet is recommended.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Montair 10 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montair 10 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Montair 10 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Frequently asked questions

Usually, it is recommended to take Montair 10 Tablet in the evening when it is being used for asthma and allergic rhinitis (cough and cold due to allergy). However, the exact reason for this is not yet known. Some studies have shown that there is no difference in effectiveness whether Montair 10 Tablet is taken in the evening or morning. Hence, take the medicine as directed by your doctor.
No, Montair 10 Tablet is not a steroid. It is a leukotriene blocker. Leukotrienes are natural substances released during an allergic reaction which causes constriction of muscles of airway. It can also cause allergy symptoms. This medicine blocks leukotrienes which helps in relieving symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
An uncommon side effect of Montair 10 Tablet is drowsiness. It can also cause dizziness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects.
Consumption of alcohol should be restricted while taking Montair 10 Tablet as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness as a side effect. Also, liver disorders caused as side effect of Montair 10 Tablet may occur more commonly with use of alcohol.
Yes, although uncommonly but Montair 10 Tablet may cause mood changes. The symptoms of mood change include anxiety, agitation, aggressive behaviour or hostility, irritability, and restlessness. One may also experience depression and suicidal tendency. Consult your doctor immediately in case you develop any of these symptoms.
Yes, in rare cases Montair 10 Tablet may cause night mares, sleeplessness, and sleep walking. You should contact your doctor if these symptoms persist.
Montair 10 Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. The medicine should be used preferably in the evening with or without food when being used for asthma. Whereas, for allergic rhinitis, it can be taken at any time of the day but at the same time each day. But, if you are taking it to avoid breathing difficulties during exercise, it should be taken 2 hours before exercise.
It can be directly given in the mouth or dissolve in 1 teaspoonful of cold or room temperature baby formula or breast milk. It can also be used with 1 spoonful of mashed carrots, applesauce, rice, or ice-cream. Remember to give the mixture within 15 minutes of making it.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

1,3-Diarylpropanoid Derivative

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene antagonists

Related lab tests

Absolute Eosinophil Count

Complete Blood Count

References

  1. Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 349-50.
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 937-38.
  3. Montelukast sodium. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 04 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. CiplaMed. Montelukast sodium [Prescribing Information]. [Last Reviewed: Nov. 2019] [Accessed 02 Aug. 2023]. (online) Available from:
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User feedback

Once A Day
98%
Twice A Day
2%
Asthma
56%
Others
44%
Average
43%
Excellent
36%
Poor
21%
No Side Effect
79%
Headache
7%
Diarrhoea
7%
Nausea
7%
With food
67%
With or without food
28%
Empty stomach
6%
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Patient concerns

In chronic asthma how does tab montair fx works is it safe or any side effect

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
It is a strong antiallergic that blocks allergic pathways. Long term safety of montelukast is established , not combinations

Too much of cough with sputum had montair m for 7 days but Then too no improvement

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan
ENT
It may be infection or allergic asthma. May need antibiotics. Consult an ENT specialist for proper clinical examination
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