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Montelukast sodium

A daily tablet that helps prevent asthma symptoms and treats allergies.

Clinical information

Common uses

  • preventing asthma symptoms
  • exercise-induced asthma
  • seasonal allergies (allergic rhinitis)
  • long-lasting hives (urticaria)

Common side effects

  • diarrhoea
  • high temperature
  • headaches
  • stomach pain
  • feeling or being sick

Cautions

  • not for treating an asthma attack — use your reliever inhaler
  • can cause mood or behaviour changes — tell your doctor promptly
  • sleep problems such as nightmares can occur

Interactions

  • phenobarbital or phenytoin (epilepsy medicines)
  • rifampicin (antibiotic for TB)
  • gemfibrozil (cholesterol medicine)

Pregnancy: can be taken in pregnancy

Reference information, not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist. Source: NHS Medicines A–Z, nhs.uk/medicines/montelukast (accessed 2026-08-16)

Approved brands & formulations19

Brand nameDosage formStrengthImporterCategory
Aeron® 10mgTablet10mg (USP)State Trading Organization PlcPOM
Aeron FT 4mgTablet ( Dispersible )4mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
Aeron® FT 5mgTablet ( Dispersible )5mgState Trading Organization PlcPOM
AireezTablet ( Film coated )10mgLife Support Pvt.LtdPOM
Aspira 10Tablet10mgDial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Glemont - IR 10Tablet ( Film coated )10 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Glemont™ - CT 4Tablet ( Uncoated tablet )4 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Glemont™ - CT 5Tablet ( Uncoated tablet )5 mgADK Pharmaceutical Company Pvt. LtdPOM
Hovid-Montelukast Chewable Tablet 4mgTablet ( Chewable )4mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
Monest-5Tablet5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
MontairTablet ( Film coated )4 mg BP)Dial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
MontairTablet ( Film coated )5 mg BP)Dial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
MontairTablet ( Film coated )10mg (BP)Dial Trade & Travels Pvt LtdPOM
Montef 10Tablet ( Film coated )100mg (USP)Meditime Pvt LtdPOM
Monteka 5Tablet5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
Montekom 10mgTablet10mg (BP)Health and glow pvt ltdPOM
MontelairTablet ( Film coated )10mgHeart Land PharmacyPOM
MontelukTablet ( Chewable )5 mgauthorized medicine importersPOM
MontelukastTablet5 mgPOM
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