NHS Senior Clinical Pharmacist, Irsalan Ahmed (MPharm) provides a simple explanation of the medication below:

'Montelukast is a long-term medication used to reduce asthmatic symptoms by blocking leukotrienes and thus helping in airway expansion.'.

If you think Montelukast is a treatment that can help you, start an online consultation now for a registered prescriber to review. If treatment is deemed suitable, they can prescribe it, and we can deliver it to you from the comfort of your own home with a range of convenient delivery and payment options for you to choose from. If you have any questions about a medication, you should always consult your doctor with any questions prior to starting treatment, to ensure that it is safe and suitable for you.

What is Montelukast?

Montelukast are tablets used to treat asthma by preventing onset attacks of breathlessness and wheeziness. It is a long term treatment that does act with immediate effect, so it should not be relied upon in the event of an asthma attack.

Can I take Montelukast?

Montelukast can be taken by both adults and children from 6 months old.

Like with many medications, Montelukast isn’t suitable for everyone. Always consult your doctor to ensure it is safe for you. Montelukast may not be suitable for you if you:

• Have ever had an allergic reaction to Montelukast or any other medications
• Have a rare hereditary problem of galactose intolerance

For more information on the prescription medication patients should refer to the Montelukast patient information leaflet.

Does Montelukast have any side effects?

Like all medications, Montelukast can cause some side effects although they do not affect everyone.

These common side effects can affect more than 1 in 100 people. We recommend speaking to your GP if your side effects bother you or do not go subside:

• Diarrhoea
• A high temperature
• Persistent headaches
• Stomach ache
• Vomiting
• A mild rash

Some side effects are much rarer but can be more serious. If you experience any of these, it’s important that you seek medical attention urgently:

• Mood changes
• Depression
• Aggression
• Thoughts around harming yourself
• Hallucinations
• Difficulty concentrating
• Changes in your speech
• Stuttering
• Shaking or trembling
• Unusual or faster heartbeat
• Yellow skin
• Whites of your eyes become yellow

Can I buy Montelukast from UK Meds?

You can safely buy Montelukast online at UK Meds. You will first need to have an online consultation that is subject to review from a GMC registered doctor before the decision to prescribe is made. The online consultation will ensure that Montelukast is the right medication for your medical condition.