Singulair 10mg Tablet

singulair 10mg Tablet is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier.

Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor’s advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you.

It is generally safe medicine with few common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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BENEFITS OF SINGULAIR TABLET

WHAT IS USED FOR?

singulair 10mg is used for the long-term management of asthma in adults and children ages 12 months and older
It is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (outdoor allergies that happen part of the year) in adults and children ages 2 years and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (indoor allergies that happen all year) in adults and children ages 6 months and older

SIDE EFFECTS OF TABLET

TALK TO DOCTOR

Talk to your doctor before taking singulair 10mg, if you

Are allergic to singulair 10mg or any of its ingredients

PREGNANCY & BREAST FEEDING

If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant or planning to have baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine

INTERACTIONS:

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, and herbal supplements

HOW SINGULAIR TABLET WORKS

singulair 10mg works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

SAFETY ADVICE

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

singulair 10mg is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

singulair 10mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Singulair 10mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Singulair 10mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Singulair 10mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE SINGULAIR TABLET?

If you miss a dose of  Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

DIRECTIONS & FOR USE:

For adults and children 12 months of age and older with asthma

Take singulair 10mg once a day in the evening
Take this medicine every day for as long as your doctor prescribes it, even if you have no asthma symptoms
You may take this medicine with food or without food
For patients 15 years of age and older for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma:

Take singulair 10mg at least 2 hours before exercise
If you are taking this medicine daily for chronic asthma or allergic rhinitis, do not take an additional dose to prevent exercise-induced asthma
Do not take an additional dose of this medicine within 24 hours of a previous dose

For adults and children 2 years of age and older with seasonal allergic rhinitis or perennial allergic rhinitis:

Take singulair 10mg once a day, at about the same time each day
Take singulair 10mg every day for as long as your doctor prescribes it
You may take singulair 10mg with food or without food

If you take more singulair 10mg

If you take too many tablets, or if someone else has taken your medicine, talk to your doctor immediately and you may need Medical attention

If you forget to take singulair 10mg

Take it as soon as you remember it. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Never take two doses on the same day

If you stop taking singulair 10mg

Do not stop taking or lower the dose of your other asthma medicines unless your doctor tells you to do so

STORAGE:

Protect from excess heat and light
Keep out of reach of children
Store at room temperature (15-25°C)
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date