UNICAST 4MG CHEWABLE TAB'S 30'S

UNICAST® (Montelukast Sodium) is a selective and orally active leukotriene receptor
antagonist that binds with high affinity and selectivity to inhibit the cysteinyl leukotriene
CysLT1 receptor. It blocks leukotrienes, the naturally occurring chemicals in the lungs,
which cause narrowing of the airways and inflammation in the lungs which can lead to
asthma symptoms. Leukotrienes also contribute to the symptoms of allergy; therefore
blocking leukotrienes improves seasonal allergy symptoms.

HOW TO USE

 UNICAST® 4 mg chewable tablets are for children aged 2 to 5 years but not recommended for use in children less than two years of age since the safety and effectiveness
of Montelukast in children younger than 2 years old have not been established yet

SIDE EFFECT

Like all medicines Montelukast can have side effects, in some patients.
In clinical studies with Montelukast in children, the most frequently reported side effects
thought to be related to treatment with Montelukast were headache and thirst.
Other side effects reported in children were cough, sore throat, fever, diarrhea, nausea,
influenza and sinusitis, although it is not certain that these were caused by Montelukast.