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Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is a product of General Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Composition: Montelukast (5mg)

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All Details About Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet

Description:

Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is a prescription medicine used for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier.

Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet can be taken with or without food. Take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you. 

It is generally safe medicine with few common side effects include nausea, vomiting, headache, abdominal pain, and diarrhea. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses:

Directions For Use:

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Ordinary side effects of Telukast

  • Cough
  • Sore throat
  • Runny nose
  • Sinus inflammation
  • Ear inflammation
  • Headache
  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal pain
  • Fever
  • Upper respiratory tract infection

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
UNSAFE
Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data suggest dose adjustment may not be needed.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.

FAQs:

Why do you have to take Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet at night?

Usually, it is recommended to take Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet in the evening when it is being used for asthma and allergic rhinitis (cough and cold due to allergy). However, the exact reason for this is not yet known. Some studies have shown that there is no difference in effectiveness whether Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is taken in the evening or morning. Hence, take the medicine as directed by your doctor.

Is Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet a steroid?

No, Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is not a steroid. It is a leukotriene blocker. Leukotrienes are natural substances released during an allergic reaction which causes constriction of muscles of airway. It can also cause allergy symptoms. This medicine blocks leukotrienes which helps in relieving symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Does Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet make you drowsy?

An uncommon side effect of Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet is drowsiness. It can also cause dizziness. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how the medicine affects you. Consult your doctor if you experience these side effects.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet?

Consumption of alcohol should be restricted while taking Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet as it may cause dizziness and drowsiness as a side effect. Also, liver disorders caused as side effect of Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may occur more commonly with use of alcohol.

Can Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet cause mood changes?

Affirmative, although uncommonly but Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may cause mood changes. The symptoms of mood change include anxiety, agitation, aggressive behaviour or hostility, irritability, and restlessness. One may also experience depression and suicidal tendency. Consult your doctor immediately in case you develop any of these symptoms.

Can Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet cause weird dreams?

Affirmative, in rare cases Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet may cause night mares, sleeplessness, and sleep walking. You should contact your doctor if these symptoms persist.

How should Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet be taken?

Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet should be taken exactly as directed by your doctor. The medicine should be used preferably in the evening with or without food when being used for asthma. Whereas, for allergic rhinitis, it can be taken at any time of the day but at the same time each day. But, if you are taking it to avoid breathing difficulties during exercise, it should be taken 2 hours before exercise.

How should Telukast 5mg Chewable Tablet be given to children?

It can be directly given in the mouth or dissolve in 1 teaspoonful of cold or room temperature baby formula or breast milk. It can also be used with 1 spoonful of mashed carrots, applesauce, rice, or ice-cream. Remember to give the mixture within 15 minutes of making it.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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