How do I take SINGULAIR?
As with most asthma controller medicines, SINGULAIR must be taken every day for as long as the doctor prescribes, whether or not you have asthma symptoms. Take 1 tablet once a day in the evening, with or without food.
SINGULAIR will NOT replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. If you get an asthma attack, you should follow the instructions your doctor gave you for treating asthma attacks. If your asthma symptoms get worse or you need to increase the use of your fast-acting inhaler, call your doctor at once.
Check with your doctor before taking SINGULAIR if you’re pregnant or nursing.
What are the possible side effects of SINGULAIR?
Side effects of SINGULAIR are generally mild and vary by age and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection.
SINGULAIR is a prescription medicine approved to help control asthma in adults and children as young as 12 months and to help relieve the symptoms of indoor and outdoor allergies (outdoor allergies in adults and children as young as 2 years, and indoor allergies in adults and children as young as 6 months).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SINGULAIR will NOT replace fast-acting inhalers for sudden symptoms. You should still have rescue medication available and continue to take your other asthma medications unless your doctor tells you to stop. For asthma, SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, in the evening as prescribed, whether or not you have asthma symptoms. If your symptoms get worse or you need to increase the use of your rescue inhaler, call your doctor at once.
Side effects are generally mild and vary by age, and may include headache, ear infection, sore throat, and upper respiratory infection. Side effects generally did not stop patients from taking SINGULAIR. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant or nursing. SINGULAIR should be taken once a day, as prescribed. SINGULAIR is available by prescription only.
For additional safety information, please see Patient Product Information.