Montiget

Montiget 5mg chewable Tablets by Getz Pharma. It is a leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA) used for the maintenance and treatment of asthma and to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies and rhinitis.

Package contains: Each Montiget package contains 14 chewable Tablets of 5mg. It is also available as chewable tablets and film coated tablets.

Composition: Each Tablet Contains:

Montelukast sodium equivalent to Montelukast 5mg.

Dosage: As directed by the physician or see package insert for full prescribing information.

Therapeutic Indications / Uses: It is indicated for the following:

Asthma: MONTIGET is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 12 months of age and older.

Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction: MONTIGET is indicated for the prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 15 years of age and older.

Allergic Rhinitis: It is indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis (seasonal allergies) in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 6 months of age and older.

Dosage & Administration: Athma MONTIGET should be taken once daily in the evening.

The following doses are recommended: For pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: one 5mg chewable tablet. The pharmacokinetics of montelukast are similar whether dosed in the morning or evening.

Allergic Rhinitis: For allergic rhinitis, MONTIGET should be taken once daily. Montelukast should be administered in the morning or the evening without regard to the time of food ingestion.

The following doses for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis are recommended:

For pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: one 5mg chewable tablet.
For pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: one 4mg chewable tablet or one packet of 4mg oral granules.

The following doses for the treatment of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis are recommended:

For pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age: one 5mg chewable tablet.
For pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age: one 4mg chewable tablet or one packet of 4mg oral granules.

Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one MONTIGET dose daily in the evening.

Contraindications: It is contraindicated in a patient who has shown hypersensitivity to the drug or any of its components. Montelukast sodium is not indicated for use in acute asthma attacks, including status asthmaticus.

Adverse Reactions / Side Effects: Montelukast sodium is generally well tolerated. However, the following are the adverse effects reported, which were usually mild and did not require discontinuation of therapy.

Increased bleeding tendency.
Hypersensitivity reactions, including anaphylaxis, hepatic eosinophilic infiltration.
Dream abnormalities, including nightmares, hallucinations, insomnia, irritability, anxiety, restlessness, agitation including aggressive behaviour, tremor, depression, suicidal thinking and behaviour (suicidality) in very rare cases.
Dizziness, drowsiness, paraesthesia/hypoesthesia, seizure.
Palpitations.
Epistaxis.
Diarrhoea, dry mouth, dyspepsia, nausea, vomiting.
Elevated levels of serum transaminases (ALT, AST), cholestatic hepatitis.
Angioedema, bruising, urticaria, pruritus, rash, erythema, nodosum.
Arthralgia, myalgia, including muscle cramps. Asthenia/fatigue, malaise, oedema, pyrexia.

Note: Please read the contents carefully before use. This package insert is continually updated from time to time.

Instructions:

Store below 30°C

Protect from sunlight and moisture.

Keep out of the reach of children

To be sold on prescription of a registered medical practitioner only.

Manufacturer & Buy Online:

Montiget tablets are manufactured by: Getz Pharma (PVT) LIMITED.

This is a link to contact the manufacturer: www.Getzpharma

You can buy it online at: https://medspot.pk

Or you can buy it from any nearby pharmacy. It is currently (2025) available at the retail price of around 330 rupees.