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MONTELUKAST SODIUM TAB 10MG 30CT
| NDC | Mfr | Size | Str | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57237-0255-30 | RISING PHARMACEUTICALS | 30 | 10MG | TABLET |
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Generic Name
MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Substance Name
MONTELUKAST SODIUM
Product Type
HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG
Route
ORAL
Application Number
ANDA202096
Description
11 DESCRIPTION Montelukast sodium, the active ingredient in montelukast sodium tablets and montelukast sodium chewable tablets, is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor antagonist that inhibits the cysteinyl leukotriene CysLT 1 receptor. Montelukast sodium is described chemically as [ R -( E )]-1-[[[1-[3-[2-(7-chloro-2-quinolinyl)ethenyl]phenyl]-3-[2-(1-hydroxy-1-methylethyl)phenyl]propyl]thio]methyl]cyclopropaneacetic acid, monosodium salt. The molecular formula is C 35 H 35 ClNNaO 3 S, and its molecular weight is 608.18. The structural formula is: Montelukast sodium USP is a hygroscopic, optically active, off-white to pale yellow colored powder. Montelukast sodium is freely soluble in ethanol, methanol, and water and practically insoluble in acetonitrile. Each 10 mg film-coated montelukast sodium tablet USP contains 10.38 mg montelukast sodium USP, which is equivalent to 10 mg of montelukast, and the following inactive ingredients: carnauba wax, croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, iron oxide red, iron oxide yellow, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and titanium dioxide. Each 4 mg and 5 mg montelukast sodium chewable tablet USP contains 4.15 mg and 5.19 mg montelukast sodium USP, respectively, which are equivalent to 4 mg and 5 mg of montelukast, respectively. Both chewable tablets contain the following inactive ingredients: artificial cherry flavor, aspartame, croscarmellose sodium, ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl cellulose, magnesium stearate, mannitol, and microcrystalline cellulose. Chemical Structure
How Supplied
16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Montelukast Sodium Tablets USP: Montelukast Sodium Tablets USP, 10 mg are beige, rounded square shaped, film-coated tablets debossed with ‘X’ on one side and ‘54’ on other side. Bottles of 30 NDC 57237-255-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 57237-255-90 Montelukast Sodium Chewable Tablets USP: Montelukast Sodium Chewable Tablets USP, 4 mg are pink colored, oval, biconvex, uncoated tablets debossed with ‘X’ on one side and ‘52’ on other side. The tablets may be mottled. Bottles of 30 NDC 57237-212-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 57237-212-90 Montelukast Sodium Chewable Tablets USP, 5 mg are pink colored, round, biconvex, uncoated tablets debossed with ‘X’ on one side and ‘53’ on other side. The tablets may be mottled. Bottles of 30 NDC 57237-213-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 57237-213-90 Storage Store montelukast 4 mg chewable tablets, 5 mg chewable tablets and montelukast 10 mg film-coated tablets at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Protect from moisture and light. Store in original package.
Indications & Usage
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Montelukast sodium is a leukotriene receptor antagonist indicated for: Prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in patients 2 years of age and older ( 1.1 ). Acute prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 6 years of age and older ( 1.2 ). Relief of symptoms of allergic rhinitis (AR): seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR) in patients 2 years of age and older, and perennial allergic rhinitis (PAR) in patients 2 years of age and older. Reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies ( 1.3 ). Limitations of Use: Not indicated to treat an acute asthma attack ( 5.2 ). 1.1 Asthma Montelukast sodium is indicated for the prophylaxis and chronic treatment of asthma in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older. 1.2 Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) Montelukast sodium is indicated for prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients 6 years of age and older. 1.3 Allergic Rhinitis Montelukast sodium is indicated for the relief of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older and perennial allergic rhinitis in patients 2 years of age and older. Because the benefits of montelukast sodium may not outweigh the risk of neuropsychiatric symptoms in patients with allergic rhinitis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] , reserve use for patients who have an inadequate response or intolerance to alternative therapies. 1.4 Limitations of Use Montelukast sodium is not indicated for the treatment of an acute asthma attack.
Dosage and Administration
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Administration (by indications): Asthma: Once daily in the evening for patients 2 years and older ( 2.1 ). Acute prevention of EIB: One tablet at least 2 hours before exercise for patients 6 years of age and older ( 2.2 ). Seasonal allergic rhinitis: Once daily for patients 2 years and older ( 2.3 ). Perennial allergic rhinitis: Once daily for patients 2 years and older ( 2.3 ). Dosage (by age): 15 years and older: one 10 mg tablet (2) . 6 to 14 years: one 5 mg chewable tablet (2) . 2 to 5 years: one 4 mg chewable tablet (2) . Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take only one dose daily in the evening ( 2.4 ). 2.1 Asthma For asthma, administer montelukast sodium orally once daily in the evening, with or without food. There have been no clinical trials in patients with asthma to evaluate the relative efficacy of morning versus evening dosing. The following doses are recommended: Table 1: Recommended Dosage in Asthma Age Dose Adult and adolescent patients 15 years of age and older one 10 mg tablet Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age one 5 mg chewable tablet Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age one 4 mg chewable tablet Patients who miss a dose should take the next dose at their regular time and should not take 2 doses at the same time. 2.2 Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) For prevention of EIB, administer a single dose of montelukast sodium orally at least 2 hours, before exercise. The following doses are recommended: Table 2: Recommended Dosage in Exercise-Induced Bronchoconstriction (EIB) Age Dose Adult and adolescent patients 15 years of age and older one 10 mg tablet Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age* one 5 mg chewable tablet * Safety and effectiveness in patients younger than 6 years of age have not been established. An additional dose of montelukast sodium should not be taken within 24 hours of a previous dose. Patients already taking montelukast sodium daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB. All patients should have available for rescue a short-acting β-agonist. Daily administration of montelukast sodium for the chronic treatment of asthma has not been established to prevent acute episodes of EIB. 2.3 Allergic Rhinitis For allergic rhinitis, administer montelukast sodium orally once daily without regard to time of food ingestion. Time of administration in patients with allergic rhinitis can be individualized to suit patient needs. The following doses for the treatment of symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis are recommended: Table 3: Recommended Dosage in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis Age Dose Adult and adolescent patients 15 years of age and older one 10 mg tablet Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age one 5 mg chewable tablet Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age* one 4 mg chewable tablet * Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients younger than 2 years of age with seasonal allergic rhinitis have not been established. The following doses for the treatment of symptoms of perennial allergic rhinitis are recommended: Table 4: Recommended Dosage in Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Age Dose Adult and adolescent patients 15 years of age and older one 10 mg tablet Pediatric patients 6 to 14 years of age one 5 mg chewable tablet Pediatric patients 2 to 5 years of age one 4 mg chewable tablet Patients who miss a dose should take the next dose at their regular time and should not take 2 doses at the same time. 2.4 Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, administer only one montelukast sodium dose orally once daily in the evening. Patients who miss a dose should take the next dose at their regular time and should not take 2 doses at the same time.