Country: Malaysia
Language: English
Source: NPRA (National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency, Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara)
MONTELUKAST SODIUM
NOVARTIS CORPORATION (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.
MONTELUKAST SODIUM
28sachet Sachets
Sandoz Ilac Sanayi Ve Ticaret A.S.
MONTELUKAST SANDOZ Montelukast Sodium (4mg Oral Granules, 4mg Chewable Tablets, 5mg Chewable Tablets, 10mg Film-Coated Tablets) 1 _CONSUMER MEDICATION INFORMATION LEAFLET (RIMUP) _ WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What is Montelukast Sandoz used for 2. How Montelukast Sandoz works 3. Before you use Montelukast Sandoz 4. How to use Montelukast Sandoz 5. While you are using it 6. Side effects 7. Storage and disposal of Montelukast Sandoz 8. Product description 9. Manufacturer & Product Registration Holder 10. Date of revision WHAT IS MONTELUKAST SANDOZ USED FOR You have been prescribed Montelukast Sandoz for: • Asthma, including preventing your asthma symptoms during the day and night. • Allergic rhinitis, including daytime and nighttime symptoms: nasal congestion, runny nose, nasal itching, and sneezing; tearing, itchy, red, and puffy eyes. HOW MONTELUKAST SANDOZ WORKS Montelukast Sandoz is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances called leukotrienes. Leukotrienes cause narrowing and swelling of airways in your lungs. Blocking leukotrienes improves asthma symptoms and helps prevent asthma attacks. Leukotrienes also cause allergy symptoms. Blocking leukotrienes improves allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial, also known as outdoor and indoor nasal allergies). BEFORE YOU USE MONTELUKAST SANDOZ - _When you must not use it _ • If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to montelukast, or to any of the ingredients. - _Before you start use it _ • Tell your doctor (or health care provider) about any medical problems or allergies you had. • The chewable tablets contain Aspartame, hence is unsuitable for patients with phenylketonuria. _USE IN CHILDREN _ For children 6 to 14 years old, Montelukast Sandoz 5 mg chewable tablets are available. For children 2 to 5 years old, Montelukast Sandoz 4 mg chewable tablets and Montelukast Sandoz 4 mg oral granules are available. For children 12 months to 2 years old with asthma, Montelukast Sandoz 4 mg oral granules are available. Safety and effectiveness of MONTE Read the complete document