Singulair
Montelukast 4mg, 5mg and 10mg, as chewable and film-coated tablets, used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. A leukotriene receptor antagonist.
- 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 Singulair 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.
Singulair is the primary brand name for Montelukast, a well-known treatment for managing asthma and allergic rhinitis. Patients might also find this active ingredient sold under the brand name Montair. Tablets are supplied in strengths of 4mg, 5mg and 10mg to support daily respiratory function.
Buying Singulair online
Generic Montelukast is often more affordable for those seeking cost-effective alternatives to the original brand name.
Is the Singulair sold here the branded version?
No. Singulair is the originator brand name, made by MSD, and Yasabai uses it to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (montelukast) at the same dose, mostly a recognised Indian branded generic. The exact brand depends on stock.
What is the price of Singulair?
The price varies with strength and pack size. Singulair comes in 4, 5 and 10mg strengths, in packs of 10 to 360 tablets, and the price per tablet for every option is shown above, in US dollars or the currency you choose. Larger packs cost less per tablet. Paying with Bitcoin or Ethereum gives you an extra 10% off.
What is Singulair used for?
Singulair contains montelukast, used for asthma and allergic rhinitis. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist.
How quickly does Singulair work?
Montelukast usually starts to work within 24 hours, and its effect lasts about 24 hours. The exact timing differs between people.
What are the side effects of Singulair?
The common side effects of montelukast are headache and abdominal pain. Less common ones include diarrhoea, nausea, increased liver enzymes and rash. Serious but less common side effects include Churg-Strauss syndrome, depression and suicidal ideation, which need urgent medical attention.
Which medicines interact with Singulair?
Montelukast can interact with phenobarbital. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start Singulair.
What is another brand name for montelukast?
Other brands of montelukast include Montair.
Do I need a prescription to buy Singulair in Thailand?
No. In Thailand montelukast is sold by pharmacists without a prescription, and Yasabai does not ask for one either. We are an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy; we arrange your order and delivery on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you deliver Singulair to Thailand?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners ship from India to Thailand and across Asia in discreet packaging. Standard Airmail takes up to 3 weeks; Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Singulair 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 Singulair.
- 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.
- A regulated generic matches the original ingredient for ingredient by legal standard.