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Singulair TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: montelukast

Brand name

(ARTG)

: SINGULAIR montelukast 4 mg (as sodium) tablet blister pack

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

Prophylaxis and treatment of chronic asthma in adults and children two years of age and over. Symptomatic treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, chewable
  • Oral
  • Pink, oval, biconvex tablet with 'SINGULAIR' debossed on one side and 'MSD 711' on other

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Light
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Shelf lifetime is 2 Years.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 28 tablets pack
  • 4 tablets - sample pack pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

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.

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

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