Idulair tablets are a medication primarily used to control asthma symptoms and prevent asthma attacks, as well as relieve seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms. These tablets contain the active ingredient montelukast in 5 mg or 10 mg concentrations. This medication helps reduce inflammation in the lungs and nasal passages, improving respiratory function, relieving allergy symptoms, and providing better control of these chronic conditions.
What are the ingredients in Idulair?
Idulair tablets contain the following active ingredient:
Montelukast: in 5 mg or 10 mg concentrations.
In addition to this active ingredient, the tablets contain inactive ingredients.
Idulair Uses
Idulair tablets are used to treat:
Asthma: to prevent asthma attacks and control the symptoms of chronic asthma, especially in patients who cannot control their symptoms with other asthma medications, or as an additional treatment. Allergic Rhinitis: To relieve seasonal and perennial allergy symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and itchy eyes.
Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm (EIB).
Treatment aims to reduce inflammation in the respiratory tract, relieve symptoms, and improve the quality of life of patients with asthma and allergies.
What is the dosage of Idulair?
Idulair tablets should be taken as directed by a physician. The dosage and duration of treatment depend on age, the condition being treated, and the patient's response.
For children 6 to 14 years: 5 mg (one tablet) once daily in the evening.
For adults and adolescents over 15 years: 10 mg (one tablet) once daily in the evening.
The medication should be taken daily, even if there are no symptoms, as it acts as a preventative treatment.
The medication should not be used to treat acute asthma attacks.
What are the side effects of Idulair?
Idulair tablets may cause some side effects, most of which are mild and common:
Common side effects:
Headache.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, or indigestion.
Upper respiratory tract infection.
Skin rash.
You should notify your doctor immediately if you experience any severe, persistent, or unusual side effects, especially any changes in mood or behavior, or any signs of an allergic reaction.