How is Montelukast Oral Route dosed?
The oral route of montelukast dosage forms include tablets and oral granules. The oral granules can be swallowed whole or dissolved in a specific amount of baby formula or breast milk and given within 15 minutes.
How is Montelukast Oral Route administered?
Montelukast oral route can be administered by swallowing the tablet or chewable tablet with or without food. For patients using the oral granules, the packet should be opened when ready to use. The oral granules can be swallowed whole or dissolved in 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) of cold or room temperature baby formula or breast milk, or mixed with a spoonful of soft food like applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream. The mixed medicine should be given within 15 minutes and should not be stored for future use. It is important to follow the dosing instructions provided by your doctor or the label, as the dosage may vary for different patients.
What are common precautions when taking Montelukast Oral Route?
Common precautions when taking montelukast orally include:
- Follow your doctor's instructions: Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it and do not use it more often, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
- Take it at the same time each day: To work properly, montelukast must be taken at the same time each day, even if your asthma seems better.
- Consider food interactions: You may take this medicine with or without food. However, the oral granules should not be chewed and should be mixed with a spoonful of soft food, such as applesauce, carrots, rice, or ice cream, or dissolved in 1 teaspoonful (5 mL) of cold or room temperature baby formula or breast milk.
- Mental health concerns: Use montelukast with caution if you have mental health problems or a history of such conditions, as it may make these conditions worse.
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): The chewable tablets contain aspartame, which may exacerbate PKU symptoms.
- Store and dispose properly: Follow the storage instructions provided by your pharmacist. Dispose of any unused medicine according to the instructions on the label or from your pharmacist. It's essential to read and follow the patient information insert carefully and ask your doctor if you have any questions.