Montelukast
Montelukast is a leukotriene blocker tablet, with the price shown per tablet, in several strengths and pack sizes. It is for asthma and allergic rhinitis.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4mg | 30 tablets | US$45.60 | US$1.52 |
| 4mg | 60 tablets | US$82.80 | US$1.38 |
| 4mg | 90 tablets | US$115.98 | US$1.29 |
| 4mg | 120 tablets | US$143.98 | US$1.20 |
| 4mg | 180 tablets | US$206.98 | US$1.15 |
| 4mg | 360 tablets | US$388.80 | US$1.08 |
| 5mg | 10 tablets | US$19.98 | US$2.00 |
| 5mg | 30 tablets | US$49.80 | US$1.66 |
| 5mg | 60 tablets | US$89.98 | US$1.50 |
| 5mg | 90 tablets | US$126.90 | US$1.41 |
| 5mg | 120 tablets | US$156.98 | US$1.31 |
| 5mg | 180 tablets | US$224.98 | US$1.25 |
| 5mg | 360 tablets | US$424.80 | US$1.18 |
| 10mg | 10 tablets | US$29.80 | US$2.98 |
| 10mg | 30 tablets | US$73.98 | US$2.47 |
| 10mg | 60 tablets | US$133.98 | US$2.24 |
| 10mg | 90 tablets | US$188.98 | US$2.10 |
| 10mg | 120 tablets | US$234.98 | US$1.96 |
| 10mg | 180 tablets | US$336.60 | US$1.87 |
| 10mg | 360 tablets | US$633.60 | US$1.76 |
- Category
- Respiratory Health
- Active ingredient
- Montelukast
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Chewable tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 4 · 5 · 10mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Montelukast on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Asthma · Allergic Rhinitis
- Alternative names
- Montair
- Therapeutic class
- Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
- Pharmacological class
- Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to montelukast
- Minor side effects
- headache; abdominal pain
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; increased liver enzymes; rash
- Dosage forms
- Chewable tablet; Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- MSD
- Onset time
- 24 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 30°C.
- Drug interactions
- phenobarbital
- Age restrictions
- Available for use in children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Consult physician. Breastfeeding: Consult physician.
Precautions and warnings
not for acute asthma attacks; monitor for neuropsychiatric changes; if symptoms persist, seek medical advice
Serious side effects
churg-strauss syndrome, requires immediate medical attention; depression, requires immediate medical attention; suicidal ideation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Montelukast 4mg, 5mg and 10mg, as chewable and film-coated tablets, used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. A leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Mechanism of action
Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It selectively blocks the action of cysteinyl leukotrienes in the lungs, which are inflammatory mediators released in response to inhaled allergens, thereby preventing airway constriction and swelling.
The active ingredient, montelukast, is a leukotriene receptor antagonist. It comes as tablets in 4, 5 and 10 mg strengths for asthma and allergic rhinitis. MSD is the originator; Montair is another name.
Montelukast selectively blocks cysteinyl leukotrienes in the lungs, inflammatory mediators released in response to inhaled allergens, preventing airway constriction and swelling. It is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Serious neuropsychiatric events have been reported, including agitation, aggression, depression, sleep disturbance, and suicidal thoughts or behaviour, including suicide. They can occur during treatment or after it stops, in people with or without a previous psychiatric history. Stop the medicine and contact a healthcare provider immediately if these symptoms appear. Churg-Strauss syndrome also requires immediate medical attention. Do not use it if you are hypersensitive to montelukast. It interacts with phenobarbital.
Ordering montelukast for delivery to Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to one week, and Standard Airmail up to three weeks. Prices are shown in ringgit by default. Choose your strength and pack, and see Respiratory Health for related medicines.
FAQ
What conditions does Montelukast treat?
Montelukast contains montelukast and is taken for asthma and allergic rhinitis. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
Is Montelukast the brand-name original?
Yes, Montelukast is the original brand from MSD, and we use the name so you can tell which medicine it is. What we send is a generic with the same active ingredient (montelukast) at the same dose, usually a well-known Indian branded generic. Which brand you get depends on stock.
What does Montelukast cost?
That depends on the strength and pack you pick. Montelukast comes in 4, 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
What other names is Montelukast sold under?
You may also see montelukast sold as Montair.
What are the possible side effects of Montelukast?
The ones people notice most with montelukast are headache and abdominal pain. Some people also get diarrhoea, nausea, increased liver enzymes and rash. Rarer but serious: Churg-Strauss syndrome, depression and suicidal ideation. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Montelukast alongside other medicines?
Montelukast can interact with phenobarbital. Before you start Montelukast, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How long before Montelukast takes effect?
Montelukast usually kicks in within 24 hours, and the effect tends to last around 24 hours. Timing varies from one person to the next.
Can I order Montelukast online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Montelukast. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I get Montelukast delivered in Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Montelukast is the originator brand name, made by MSD. We use it here to identify the medicine only; we are not affiliated with MSD and do not ship the original Montelukast.
- You receive a generic equivalent: the same active ingredient (Montelukast) at the same dose, mostly recognised Indian branded generics from vetted manufacturers.
- The exact brand supplied depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- Inactive ingredients, tablet appearance and packaging can differ from the original brand; the active ingredient and dose are the same.