Indokast

(Montelukast Sodium)

Description:

Indications:

Indokast is indicated for;

• The prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.

• The relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis in adults and pediatric patients 6 months of age and older).

• The prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction.
• The treatment of aspirin-sensitive asthmatic patients.

Dosage and Administration:

Adults over 15 years:

One 10mg tablet should be taken in the evening daily.

Pediatric Patients 6 to 14 Years of Age with Asthma or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis: For patients 6 to 14 years of age is one 5mg chewable tablet daily. No dosage adjustment with in this age group is necessary.

Pediatric Patients 2 to 5 Years of Age with Asthma or Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis:

For patients 2 to 5 years of age is one 5mg chewable tablet daily.

Side Effects:

Indokast (Montelukast Sodium) is generally well tolerated but following side effects may occur; Diarrhoea, pharyngitis, laryngitis, nausea, otitis, sinusitis, viral infections,abdominal pain and headache.

Precautions:

Patients should be advised to have appropriate rescue medication available. Therapy with Indokast can be continued during acute exacerbations of asthma.

Pregnancy:

Since there are no adequate & well controlled studies available in pregnant women, Indokast may be prescribed in pregnant women only on clear indication.

Lactation:

It is not known that whether Indokast is secreted in breast milk , therefore caution should be applied when prescribing this drug to a nursing mother.

Elderly Subjects: Safety and efficacy of Indokast remains unchanged in elderly patients.

Availability:

Indokast Chewable Tablets 5mg Each chewable tablet contains:

Montelukast ..................... 5mg (As Montelukast Sodium)

Indokast Chewable Tablets 10mg

Each chewable tablet contains:

Montelukast ..................... 10mg (As Montelukast Sodium)

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children