About Unicast 4mg Chewable Tablets
Leukotriene receptor antagonist
Used for
- Prevention and long-term control of asthma
- Prevention of exercise-induced asthma symptoms
- Relief of seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis
Usual adult dose
Asthma or allergic rhinitis: 10 mg once daily. Exercise-induced symptoms: 10 mg at least 2 hours before exercise.
Usual dose in children
Ages 2–5 years: 4 mg once daily for asthma or allergic rhinitis. Exercise-induced symptoms: 4 mg at least 2 hours before exercise.
Common side effects
- Headache
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
- Cough or upper respiratory infection
Important warnings
- Serious mood or behavior changes, including suicidal thoughts, have been reported.
- Not for treating sudden asthma attacks.
- For allergic rhinitis, reserve use for people who cannot use other treatments.
- Do not stop prescribed inhaled asthma medicines without medical direction.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; discuss benefits and risks with a healthcare professional.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether montelukast passes into human milk; discuss use with a healthcare professional.
Interactions
- Rifampin may reduce montelukast levels.
- Phenobarbital may reduce montelukast levels.
- Gemfibrozil may increase montelukast exposure.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.