{"id":18260,"date":"2022-02-14T15:48:21","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T15:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=18260"},"modified":"2022-02-15T15:06:30","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T15:06:30","slug":"montelukast-actavis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/montelukast-actavis\/","title":{"rendered":"Montelukast Actavis &#8211; Montelukast uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>4 mg for children aged 2 to 5 years<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Montelukast Actavis is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks substances called\u00a0leukotrienes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leukotriene\u00a0causes contraction and swelling of the airways in the lungs.\u00a0By blocking the\u00a0leukotrienes, Montelukast Actavis improves the symptoms of\u00a0asthma\u00a0and helps control\u00a0asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child&#8217;s doctor has prescribed Montelukast Actavis to treat your child&#8217;s&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;and thus prevent asthma symptoms during the day and night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Montelukast Actavis is used for treating patients aged 2 to 5 years who have not had adequate control of previous asthma medication and therefore need additional treatment.<\/li><li>Montelukast&nbsp;Actavis may also be a treatment alternative to inhaled&nbsp;cortisone&nbsp;in patients aged 2 to 5 years who have not recently been treated with oral cortisone preparations&nbsp;and who have not been able to use&nbsp;inhaled&nbsp;cortisone<\/li><li>Montelukast Actavis also prevents airway constriction in connection with physical exertion in patients aged 2 years or older.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Depending on the symptoms and severity of your child&#8217;s\u00a0asthma, your child&#8217;s doctor will decide how to use Montelukast Actavis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast contained in Montelukast Actavis may also be authorized for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this leaflet.\u00a0Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or other healthcare professionals if you have any further questions, and always follow their instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before your child takes Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your child&#8217;s doctor about any medical or allergic problems your child has or has had.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Montelukast Actavis<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if your child is allergic to montelukast or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using your child Montelukast Actavis<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If your child&#8217;s asthma symptoms or breathing worsen, contact your child&#8217;s doctor immediately.<\/li><li>Montelukast Actavis taken by mouth is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks.&nbsp;If an attack occurs, follow the instructions given by your child&#8217;s doctor for this situation.&nbsp;Always carry your child&#8217;s bronchodilator asthma medication for inhalation with you for acute asthma attacks.<\/li><li>It is important that your child takes all other asthma medications prescribed by your doctor.&nbsp;Montelukast Actavis is not intended to replace other asthma medications prescribed by your child&#8217;s doctor.<\/li><li>If your child is being treated with asthma medication and has a combination of different symptoms, such as&nbsp;flu-like symptoms&nbsp;, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs, worsening respiratory symptoms and \/ or skin rash, contact your child&#8217;s doctor.<\/li><li>If you know that your child&#8217;s&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;is exacerbated by&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;, do not give your child&nbsp;acetylsalicylic acid&nbsp;or other&nbsp;non-cortisone-type anti-&nbsp;inflammatory drugs (&nbsp;NSAIDs&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Patients should be aware that various neuropsychiatric events (eg, behavioral and mood-related changes) have been reported in adults, adolescents, and children with montelukast (see section 4).&nbsp;If your child develops such symptoms while using Montelukast Actavis, you should consult your child&#8217;s doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may affect the way Montelukast Actavis works and Montelukast Actavis may affect the way your child&#8217;s other medicines work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your child&#8217;s doctor or pharmacist if your child is taking, has recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your child&#8217;s doctor if your child is taking the following medicines before starting treatment with Montelukast Actavis:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>phenobarbital (antiepileptic&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;)<\/li><li>phenytoin&nbsp;(antiepileptic&nbsp;drugs&nbsp;)<\/li><li>rifampicin (remedy for tuberculosis and certain other&nbsp;infections&nbsp;)<\/li><li>gemfibrozil (antihypertensive agent)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Montelukast Actavis with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis 4 mg&nbsp;chewable tablet&nbsp;should not be taken with food;&nbsp;intake should be 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This subheading does not apply to Montelukast Actavis 4 mg\u00a0chewable tablets\u00a0as they are intended for the treatment of children aged 2 to 5 years.\u00a0However, the following information applies to the active substance, montelukast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is unknown whether Montelukast Actavis passes into breast milk.\u00a0Therefore, consult a physician before using Montelukast Actavis during breastfeeding or scheduled breastfeeding.\u00a0Your doctor will decide if you can take Montelukast Actavis during this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This subheading does not apply to Montelukast Actavis 4 mg\u00a0chewable tablets\u00a0as they are intended for the treatment of children aged 2 to 5 years.\u00a0However, the following information applies to the active substance, montelukast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines.&nbsp;However, individual reactions to drugs may vary.&nbsp;In very rare cases, however, dizziness and drowsiness have been reported which may affect some patients&#8217; ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montelukast Actavis&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>contains aspartame<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 1.20 mg of aspartame per\u00a0chewable tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspartame is a source of phenylalanine.&nbsp;It can be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited disease that leads to the accumulation of high levels of phenylalanine in your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montelukast Actavis contains&nbsp;lactose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have been told by your doctor that your child has an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before giving this medicine to your child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montelukast Actavis contains&nbsp;sodium<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains less than 1 mmol (23 mg)\u00a0sodium\u00a0per\u00a0chewable tablet, ie essentially &#8216;sodium-free&#8217;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Montelukast Actavis contains sulfites<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flavors in this medicine contain less than 0.001% sulfites per\u00a0chewable tablet.\u00a0May in rare cases cause severe\u00a0hypersensitivity reactions\u00a0and convulsions in the trachea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How you or your child take Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Always use this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you.&nbsp;If you are not sure, talk to your child&#8217;s doctor or pharmacist.<\/li><li>This medicine should be given to children under the supervision of an adult.<\/li><li>The recommended&nbsp;dose&nbsp;is one Montelukast Actavis tablet once a day as&nbsp;prescribed&nbsp;by your child&#8217;s doctor .<\/li><li>Your child should take the tablet both during asymptomatic periods and during periods of worsening&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;.<\/li><li>To be taken by mouth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For children aged 2 to 5 years:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One Montelukast Actavis 4 mg&nbsp;chewable tablet&nbsp;is taken once daily in the evening.&nbsp;Montelukast Actavis 4 mg&nbsp;chewable tablet&nbsp;should not be taken with food;&nbsp;intake should be 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis should not be used with any other product containing the same active ingredient, montelukast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other age group&nbsp;<\/strong><strong>r:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other age groups, other strengths and drug formulations of montelukast may be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis 4 mg&nbsp;chewable tablet&nbsp;is not recommended for children under 2 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your child has taken too much Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the majority of reports of overdoses, no\u00a0side effects\u00a0have been reported.\u00a0The most common symptoms reported with overdose in adults and children included stomach pain, drowsiness, thirst, headache, vomiting, and overactivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to give your child Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Try to give Montelukast Actavis as\u00a0prescribed.\u00a0If your child has missed a\u00a0dose, return to the usual schedule with one tablet a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not give a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If your child stops taking Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis can only treat your child&#8217;s&nbsp;asthma&nbsp;if your child continues to take it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your child must continue to take Montelukast Actavis for as long as your doctor prescribes it.\u00a0It helps control your baby&#8217;s\u00a0asthma.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you notice any of the following serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;reported during treatment with montelukast, stop giving your child Montelukast Actavis and contact your doctor immediately:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Sudden wheezing, swelling of the lips, tongue and throat or in the body, rash, fainting or difficulty swallowing (severe&nbsp;allergic reaction&nbsp;).&nbsp;This&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is less common (may affect up to 1 in 100 people).<\/li><li>Flu-like symptoms&nbsp;, tingling or numbness in the arms or legs, worsening of respiratory symptoms and \/ or rash (Churg-Strauss syndrome).&nbsp;This&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).<\/li><li>Suicidal thoughts and actions.&nbsp;This&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).<\/li><li>Severe skin reactions (erythema multiforme) that may occur without warning.&nbsp;This&nbsp;side effect&nbsp;is very rare (may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported with montelukast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>colds (upper respiratory tract infection)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>headache<\/li><li>magont<\/li><li>thirst<\/li><li>diarrhea, nausea, vomiting<\/li><li>rash<\/li><li>fever<\/li><li>asthma<\/li><li>hyperactivity<\/li><li>reddening, itchy skin (&nbsp;eczema&nbsp;)<\/li><li>increase of certain substances in the blood (&nbsp;transaminases&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>behavioral and mood changes (altered dream patterns including nightmares, difficulty sleeping, sleepwalking, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, agitation including aggressive behavior or hostility, depression)<\/li><li>dizziness, drowsiness, numbness and tingling, seizures<\/li><li>nosebleeds<\/li><li>dry mouth&nbsp;, indigestion<\/li><li>bruising,&nbsp;itching&nbsp;,&nbsp;hives<\/li><li>joint or muscle aches, muscle cramps<\/li><li>fatigue, general malaise, swelling<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Rare: may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>tremors, attention deficit disorder, impaired memory<\/li><li>increased tendency to bleed<\/li><li>shaking<\/li><li>palpitations (&nbsp;palpitation&nbsp;)<\/li><li>swelling of the skin<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Very rare: may affect up to 1 in 10,000 people<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>hallucinations, confusion, stuttering<\/li><li>hepatitis&nbsp;(hepatitis), hepatic impairment (&nbsp;hepatic&nbsp;eosinophil infiltration)<\/li><li>sore red bumps under the skin, mainly on the narrow legs (erythema nodosum)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Montelukast Actavis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton and blister after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store in the original package.&nbsp;Sensitive to light.&nbsp;Moisture sensitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the package and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is montelukast.&nbsp;One&nbsp;chewable tablet&nbsp;contains montelukast sodium equivalent to 4 mg montelukast.<\/li><li>The other ingredients (excipients) are: microcrystalline cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, croscarmellose sodium,&nbsp;lactose monohydrate&nbsp;, red iron oxide (E172), mannitol, silage, cherry flavor (nature identical flavors, flavorings, natural flavors, maltodextrin (acacia) (acodeia414) (E1518), ethyl maltol, maltol, alpha-tocopherol (E307)), aspartame (E951), magnesium stearate.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Montelukast Actavis 4 mg&nbsp;chewable tablets&nbsp;are pink, marbled, oval, biconvex tablets marked with M4 on one side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blisters in packaging if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10, 14, 20, 28, 30, 50, 56, 100&nbsp;chewable tablets&nbsp;are<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Actavis Group PTC EHF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reykjavikurvegur 76-78<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IS-220 Hafnarfjordur<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Iceland<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Montelukast Actavis is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that 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