Singulair 10mg tablets

Country: United Kingdom

Language: English

Source: MHRA (Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency)

Active ingredient:

Montelukast sodium

Available from:

CST Pharma Ltd

ATC code:

R03DC03

INN (International Name):

Montelukast sodium

Dosage:

10mg

Pharmaceutical form:

Oral tablet

Administration route:

Oral

Class:

No Controlled Drug Status

Prescription type:

Valid as a prescribable product

Product summary:

BNF: 03030200; GTIN: 5055946807089

Patient Information leaflet

SINGULAIR 10MG FILM-COATED TABLETS
(montelukast sodium)
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET
READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START TAKING THIS
MEDICINE
BECAUSE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOU.
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Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.
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If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to
others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same
as
yours.
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If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This
includes
any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Your medicine is called Singulair 10mg film-coated tablets but will be
referred to as Singulair throughout the leaflet.
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET:
What Singulair is and what it is used for
What you need to know before you take Singulair
How to take Singulair
Possible side effects
How to store Singulair
Contents of the pack and other information
WHAT SINGULAIR IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR
WHAT SINGULAIR IS
Singulair is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances
called
leukotrienes.
HOW SINGULAIR WORKS
Leukotrienes cause narrowing and swelling of airways in the lungs and
also
cause allergy symptoms. By blocking leukotrienes, Singulair improves
asthma symptoms, helps control asthma and improves seasonal allergy
symptoms (also known as hay fever or seasonal allergic rhinitis).
WHEN SINGULAIR SHOULD BE USED
Your doctor has prescribed Singulair to treat asthma, preventing your
asthma symptoms during the day and night.
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Singulair is used for the treatment of adults and adolescents 15 years
of
age and older who are not adequately controlled on their medication
and
need additional therapy.
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Singulair also helps prevent the narrowing of airways triggered by
exercise.
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In those asthmatic patients in whom Singulair is indicated in asthma,
Singulair can also provide symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic
rhinitis.
Your doctor will determine how Singulair should be used depending on
the
symptoms a