Brand name: Monteccord TM
Active ingredients: montelukast
What it is used for
Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma in adults and children 2 years of age and older. Symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis.
How to take it
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
- The way to take this medicine: Oral
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Protect from Light
- Protect from Moisture
- Shelf lifetime is 48 Months.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
Beige coloured rounded square biconvex film coated tablet debossed M10 on one side and plain on other side
Food interactions
For the active ingredient montelukast
- Take without regard to meals.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy?
For the active ingredient montelukast
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Download leaflet
For side effects, taking other medicines and more
Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
