Montiget – Asthma and Allergy Medicine

Description So you got asthma or allergies bothering you? Montiget’s got this stuff called montelukast sodium. What it does is block these annoying chemicals your body makes when you’re around dust, pollen, whatever sets you off. These chemicals make your throat tight and your nose all stuffy. This pill stops that from happening.

Formula / Composition

• Active Ingredient: Montelukast sodium (10 mg)
• Dosage Form: Tablet
• Drug Class: Asthma/allergy pill

Uses in Pakistan Doctors give Montiget when you have:

• Asthma that needs daily control (adults and kids)
• Allergies that hit you during certain seasons or all year
• Breathing gets tough when you work out
• Your inhaler alone isn’t doing the job

Precautions

• Skip it if montelukast makes you break out in hives or anything
• Got liver trouble? Tell your doctor first
• Kids might get moody or act weird on this – keep an eye out
• This won’t save you during an asthma attack – keep your rescue inhaler handy

Side Effects You might get:

• Your head hurts, maybe a fever, stomach doesn’t feel right
• Throat gets scratchy, you cough more
• Sometimes people get cranky or their liver acts up but that’s rare

Doctor’s Overview — Dr. Saima Qureshi, MBBS, FCPS (Pulmonology)

This medicine is used to help control mild to moderate asthma and reduce the need for rescue inhalers. It is also useful for children with nighttime wheezing and for seasonal flare-ups such as during spring allergies. While generally effective, some patients may experience mood or behavior changes, so monitoring is important.

Disclaimer

This overview is for educational purposes only. The medicine is prescription-only and should be used strictly under the supervision of a qualified healthcare professional.