Uses of Montiva 5

Asthma prevention
Sneezing and runny nose due to allergies

Side effects of Montiva 5

Nausea
Vomiting
Headache
Diarrhea

How to use Montiva 5

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Montiva 5 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Montiva 5 works

Montiva 5 works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

What if you forget to take Montiva 5?

If you miss a dose of Montiva 5, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Montiva 5 for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
Take Montiva 5 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety Advice

CAUTION – Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Montiva 5. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Pregnancy: Montiva 5 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Breastfeeding: Montiva 5 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
UNSAFE – Driving: Montiva 5 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED – Kidney: Montiva 5 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Montiva 5 is recommended.
CAUTION – Liver: Montiva 5 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Montiva 5 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.\nLimited information is available on the use of Montiva 5 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.