Salt / ingredient
Montelukast Sodium 10mg
For asthma and allergic rhinitis
MRP data last verified: August 2026. Source: NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam, reproduced under the NPPA copyright policy.
Private-brand substitutes: kam se zyada
More about this medicine
Reference information
About Montelukast Sodium
This information is from US FDA labels, for reference only. Always follow your doctor's advice.
Common side effects
- upper respiratory infection
- fever
- headache
- pharyngitis
- cough
- abdominal pain
- diarrhea
- otitis media
- influenza
- rhinorrhea
Uses
- ontelukast sodium chewable tablets are a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for: • Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 2 years of age and older ( 1.1 ).
- • Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction () in patients 6 years of age and older ( 1.2 ).
- • Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic rhinitis () in patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis () in patients 2 years of age and older.
- Reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies ( 1.3 ).
- 1.1 Asthma Montelukast sodium chewable tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older.
How to take
- dministration (by indications): • Asthma ( 2.1 ): Once daily in the evening for patients 2 years and older.
- • Acute prevention of ( 2.2 ): One tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 6 years of age and older.
- • Seasonal allergic rhinitis ( 2.3 ): Once daily for patients 2 years and older.
- • Perennial allergic rhinitis ( 2.3 ): Once daily for patients 2 years and older.
- Dosage (by age) ( 2 ): • 15 years and older: one 10-mg tablet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Montelukast Sodium 10mg
What is the price of Montelukast Sodium 10mg in India?
The price of Montelukast Sodium 10mg in India depends on the manufacturer and channel. Official Government Jan Aushadhi generic rates start at ₹1.86 per unit.Private commercial brands vary from low-cost options to higher-priced branded formulations.
Is a Government Jan Aushadhi generic available for Montelukast Sodium 10mg?
Montelukast Sodium 10mg is listed under PMBI Jan Aushadhi (PMBI Code 251) at ₹18.57 per pack.
How to find lower-cost substitutes for Montelukast Sodium 10mg?
Search the active salt formulation (Montelukast Sodium 10mg) on Sasta Parcha to view private-brand substitutes ranked strictly low-to-high by per-unit price. Always consult your prescribing doctor or pharmacist before changing medicine brands.