Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Montelukast Sodium
Chemical Class
Cyclopropaneacetic Acid
What is Medikast?
asthma attacks
prevent asthma attacks in adults and children at least 2 years old
asthma or allergy symptoms, do n...
prevent asthma or allergy symptoms, do not take an extra dose to treat exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
How It Works
Chemical Class
Cyclopropaneacetic Acid
Montelukast (Na) is the derivative of Montelukast. It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Cyclopropaneacetic Acid. The Molecular Weight of Montelukast is 586.20.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
4 to 10 mg — 24 hourly
With or without meal at bed time.
2
Adult
Scraped Dose
Take montelukast exactly as prescribed by your doctor and read all medication guides or instruction sheets about montelukast. Montelukast is not a fast-acting rescue medicine for asthma attacks. Se
3
Child · Oral
0.2 mg/kg — 24 hourly
For 6--14 Yrs
Safety Alerts
You should not use montelukast if you are allergic to it
Tell your doctor if you have ever had: mental illness or psychosis
or asthma, or a history of severe allergic reaction (sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing, shortness of breath) after taking aspirin or another NSAID
The chewable montelukast tablet may contain phenylalanine and could be harmful if you have phenylketonuria (PKU)
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Important Warnings
Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of blood vessel inflammation: flu-like symptoms, severe sinus pain, a skin rash, numbness or a "pins and needles" feeling in your arms or legs
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to montelukast: hivesblisterssevere itchingdifficult breathingswelling of your facelipstongueor throat. Tell your doctor right away if you have signs of blood vessel inflammation: flu-like symptomssevere sinus paina skin rashnumbness or a "pins and needles" feeling in your arms or legs. Some people using montelukast have had new or worsening mental problems. Stop taking montelukast and call your doctor right away if you have unusual changes in mood or behaviorsuch as: agitationaggressionfeeling restless or irritableanxiety
Drug Interactions
Other drugs may affect montelukast
including prescription and over-the-counter medicines
vitamins
and herbal products . Tell your doctor about all other medicines you use.
Storage
Tab Store Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 573.48
DRAP approved maximum price · per pack of 14 · approved 13 Jan, 2026
No retail price observed for this pack. Retailers may not exceed the approved maximum.
Prices across sources
DRAPper pack of 14Rs 573.48
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