Singulair
Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. They block leukotrienes, so they prevent symptoms rather than stop an attack once it starts.
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Montelukast
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 4mg · 5mg · 10mg
This listing uses Singulair as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Singulair vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Singulair details
- Alternative names
- montelukast
- Therapeutic class
- Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Antiasthmatic/Antiallergic
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to montelukast
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; cough
- Moderate side effects
- sinusitis; abdominal pain; fatigue
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Merck
- Onset Time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Phenobarbital; Rifampin
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric patients over two years and adults.
Serious side effects
neuropsychiatric changes, requires immediate medical attention; systemic eosinophilia, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Montelukast tablets for asthma and allergic rhinitis. They block leukotrienes, so they prevent symptoms rather than stop an attack once it starts.
Mechanism of action
Blocks cysteinyl leukotriene type-1 receptors, preventing localised airway bronchoconstriction and inflammatory vascular leakage.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Singulair is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Montelukast, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.