Description

Singulair (generic name: montelukast sodium; brand names include: Montus / Romilast) is a leukotriene inhibitor. It works by blocking the action of leukotrienes, substances in the body that cause the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Singulair is prescribed for the treatment of asthma, the prevention of exercise-induced asthma, and allergic rhinitis:

1. Asthma.
Singulair should be used for the long-term management of asthma in adults and children ages 12 months and older.

2. Prevention of exercise-induced asthma.
Singulair is used for the prevention of exercise-induced asthma in patients 15 years of age and older.

3. Allergic Rhinitis.
Singulair is used to help control the symptoms of allergic rhinitis (sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, itching of the nose). Singulair is used to treat seasonal allergic rhinitis (outdoor allergies that happen part of the year) in adults and children ages 2 years and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (indoor allergies that happen all year) in adults and children ages 6 months and older.

Singulair is not a steroid. It does not affect the growth rate of children.