Montelukast Granules: Preventing Asthma in Children

Montelukast granules are a leukotriene receptor antagonist used to prevent asthma attacks and treat allergy symptoms in children.

Montelukast Granules FAQ

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How do you take montelukast granules?

Montelukast granules come in a sachet with 4mg of granules inside (one dose). You can put them directly on your child's tongue. You can also mix the granules with a spoonful of cold, soft food, such as yoghurt or ice-cream. Make sure your child takes the whole dose immediately (or within 15 minutes).

What is montelukast used for?

Montelukast is used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. It's usually prescribed when asthma is mild and can stop it from getting worse. It can also help people with asthma who have breathing difficulties when they exercise (exercise-induced asthma) and seasonal allergies, such as sneezing, itchiness and a blocked or runny nose (allergic rhinitis).

Can a child eat montelukast granules?

Chewable tablets can be chewed or sucked. You or your child can have a drink of water or squash afterwards. Montelukast granules come in a sachet with 4mg of granules inside (one dose). You can put them directly on your child's tongue. You can also mix the granules with a spoonful of cold, soft food, such as yoghurt or ice-cream.

Is montelukast good for asthma?

Key facts Montelukast helps stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation). This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Most people take montelukast once a day in the evening. If you take it for asthma, it's important to take it even when you have no symptoms.

Is montelukast chewable?

Montelukast comes as a non-chewable tablet, chewable tablet, or granules in sachets. Non-chewable tablets are for adults and young people aged 15 and over. Chewable tablets come in two doses, for children aged 6 to 14 and for children aged 2 to 5. You or your child should take chewable tablets at least one hour before food, or two hours after food.

How much montelukast can I take a day?

Montelukast comes as 10mg non-chewable tablets, chewable tablets in strengths of 5mg or 4mg, and granules in sachets of 4mg. The usual dose for adults and children aged 15 years old and over is one 10mg tablet once a day. The usual dose for children aged 6 to 14 years old is one 5mg chewable tablet once a day.

How much montelukast can a child take?

The dose for adults is one 10 mg tablet. If montelukast has been prescribed for your child, the dose will depend on their age: it is 4 mg for children aged from 6 months to 5 years, and 5 mg for children aged from 6 years to 14 years. The 10 mg (adult) tablet can be swallowed with a drink of water and can be taken either before or after food.