Asmalair tablets are a medication used to control asthma symptoms and treat allergic rhinitis. These tablets contain the active ingredient montelukast, which is available in 10 mg or 5 mg strengths. This medication provides preventive treatment and improves the quality of life for patients with asthma or allergies.
What are the ingredients in Asmalair?
Asmalair tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Montelukast: 10 mg or 5 mg strengths.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
Asmalair uses
Asmalair tablets are used to treat:
Asthma: To prevent asthma attacks and improve control of chronic symptoms, but not to treat acute asthma attacks.
Allergic rhinitis: To relieve symptoms of seasonal and perennial allergies, such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose, and itchy eyes.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB).
The treatment aims to reduce the frequency and severity of asthma attacks and relieve allergy symptoms to improve patients' breathing quality and daily life.
What is the dosage of Asmalair?
Asmalair tablets should be taken as directed by a specialist physician. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on the patient's age and the medical condition being treated.
For adults and adolescents (15 years and older): The usual dosage is one 10 mg tablet once daily in the evening.
For children (6 to 14 years): The usual dosage is one 5 mg tablet once daily in the evening.
The medication should be taken in the evening because asthma and allergy symptoms often worsen at night.
The medication can be taken with or without food.
The prescribed dose should be adhered to and not exceeded, even if symptoms improve.
What are the side effects of Asmalair?
Asmalair tablets may cause some side effects, most of which are mild and common, while some can be more serious:
Common side effects:
Headache.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea.
Flu-like symptoms.