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Dosage of medicine for 11 year old
My son is 10 years (11 in 2 months). Weight 29.3 kg.
He is having allergies. His doctor prescribed T Montair (10mg). I was not too sure about the dosage. It says here at night time once a day for two weeks. When I search online it says Montair 10mg should not be used below 15 years. Is it ok to give?
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Yes give half tablet daily night
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Hello, I understand your concern
Montair (Montelukast) is a commonly used anti-allergy medicine for children with allergic rhinitis or asthma.
Your child is 10 years old, 29.3 kg – the usual recommended dose for 6–14 years is 5 mg once daily at night.
Your doctor has advised 10 mg, which some doctors prescribe in older/heavier children depending on symptom severity or previous response. So don’t change the dose on your own—clarify once with the prescribing doctor.
Give it once daily at night, after food, for the advised duration.
Not useful for sudden breathing difficulty, acute cough/cold, or as an SOS medicine.
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Do not start/continue long-term without medical review. Avoid Google-based dosing—follow your doctor’s advice.
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Rare side effects to watch for:
sleep disturbance, nightmares
mood/behavior changes, irritability
tummy pain, headache
If seen, stop and inform your doctor.
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You can give 1/2 tablet at night for 5-7 days.
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Greetings give half tablet every day at night
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
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Give half tab
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