Aireez Tablet Uses

About Aireez Tablet

Aireez Tablet uses include preventing asthma attacks, relieving allergy symptoms, and preventing exercise-induced breathing difficulties. It is an anti-asthmatic medication containing Montelukast Sodium, which belongs to the leukotriene receptor antagonists (LTRAs) class. It works by blocking the action of leukotrienes, which are chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, airway narrowing, and allergic symptoms.

Aireez Tablet Uses

Your doctor might give you Aireez Tablet for:

• Prevention and long-term treatment of asthma

• Prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction 

• Seasonal allergic rhinitis 

• Perennial (year-round) allergic rhinitis

• Nasal congestion, sneezing, runny nose, and itchy nose

• Allergic conditions

• Eczema and atopic dermatitis

Aireez Tablet Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• For asthma: 10mg once daily in the evening

• For allergic rhinitis: 10mg once daily (can be taken morning or evening)

• For exercise-induced bronchoconstriction: 10mg at least 2 hours before exercise

Children Dosage:

• Not recommended for children under 12 months for asthma

How to Take:

• Swallow the 10mg tablet whole with water.

• Chewable tablets should be chewed before swallowing.

• Granules can be taken directly or mixed with soft food (applesauce, rice, ice cream).

• For asthma, take it in the evening.

• Take at the same time each day.

• Do not take more than one dose in 24 hours.

Aireez Tablet Warnings

Don't use Aireez Tablet if you:

• Are allergic to Montelukast or any ingredients in the tablet

• Need relief for an acute asthma attack

• Have phenylketonuria (PKU) 

Aireez Tablet Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have liver problems

• Have a history of mental health problems 

• Have aspirin sensitivity or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease

• Are taking other asthma medications

• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant

• Are breastfeeding

Also, remember:

• Do not stop taking your other asthma medications without doctor's advice

• Do not reduce or stop corticosteroid therapy suddenly

• Always carry your rescue inhaler for acute asthma attacks

• Monitor for changes in mood or behavior, especially in children

• Tell your doctor immediately if you notice mood changes, agitation, or depression

• Continue taking even if you feel well

Aireez Tablet Side Effects

Most people handle Aireez Tablet well, but side effects can happen.

• Headache

• Upper respiratory tract infection

• Fever

• Sore throat 

• Cough

• Abdominal pain

• Diarrhea

• Ear infection 

• Runny nose

• Nausea

Serious side effects:

• Mental health changes 

• Suicidal thoughts or behavior 

• Severe allergic reactions 

• Churg-Strauss syndrome

• Liver problems

• Increased bleeding tendency

• Tremor or muscle cramps

Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature below 30°C

• Protect from light, heat, and moisture

• Keep in original packaging

• Keep out of reach of children

• For granules: use within 15 minutes after opening the sachet

Packaging and Quantity

• Aireez 10mg: Pack of 30 film-coated tablets (3 strips of 10 tablets)

• Aireez 5mg: Pack of 30 chewable tablets (3 strips of 10 tablets)

• Aireez 4mg: Pack of 14 chewable tablets or 14 sachets (oral granules)

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medication due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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