LASMA 5MG

INTRODUCTION ABOUT LASMA 5MG TABLET

LASMA 5MG TABLET contains Montelukast which belongs to the group of medicines called Leukotriene Receptor Antagonists. It is used to manage the signs and symptoms of asthma and seasonal allergic rhinitis in children and adolescents (aged between 6-14 years). It can also be used to manage bronchospasm (narrowing of airways) triggered due to exercise.

Asthma is a long-term respiratory disease in which the airways become inflamed, swollen and narrowed. It also causes excessive mucous secretion in the airways which makes it difficult for the air to pass through, leading to unpleasant symptoms like wheezing, difficulty in breathing, chest pain and/or cough.

Seasonal allergic rhinitis (also known as hay fever) is an allergic condition triggered due to exposure of oneself towards various allergens (such as pollens, dusts, mould or flakes of skin from certain animals). It is often characterized by inflammation of the inner lining of nose accompanied by nasal congestion, repeated sneezing and/or a red, watery or itchy eye.

LASMA 5MG TABLET can only help in managing an asthma attack. It will not stop an asthma attack that has been started already. Therefore, always carry an inhaled rescue medicine with you for your child or advice your child to carry an inhaled rescue medicine with themselves as a precaution.

Make sure that your child takes LASMA 5MG TABLET regularly for the duration prescribed by your doctor. Before administering LASMA 5MG TABLET to your child, inform your doctor about your child’s health condition, pre-existing disease states and allergic status as a precaution.

The most common side effects of administering LASMA 5MG TABLET in children are stomach pain, headache, upper respiratory tract infections, skin rash, nausea and vomiting. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles your child.

USES OF LASMA 5MG TABLET

It is used in children (aged between 6-14 years) to manage the symptoms of:

• Chronic asthma
• Seasonal allergic rhinitis (runny nose, sneezing, itching of the eyes and/or nose)
• Exercise induced bronchospasm (narrowing of airways)

HOW LASMA 5MG TABLET WORKS

LASMA 5MG TABLET effectively controls the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis, where montelukast acts by blocking the release of certain chemicals (leukotrienes) in the respiratory tract that triggers the allergic and inflammatory response. It also manages the narrowing of the airway tract which makes breathing easier.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Children must take LASMA 5MG TABLET only under the supervision of adults. It should not be taken immediately with meals. A time gap of 1 hour before food or 2 hours after food is necessary.

Patients must chew the medicine completely before swallowing.

Your doctor will decide the correct dose, duration of therapy and number of doses per day for your child depending upon their age, body weight and disease condition.

Do not stop therapy with LASMA 5MG TABLET in children without consulting your doctor.

SIDE EFFECTS OF LASMA 5MG TABLET

HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS

Nausea and Vomiting:

Make sure that your child eats simple meals. Avoid giving them oil rich or spicy foods. Consult your doctor if nausea worsens in your child.

Headache:

Apply a pain-relieving balm on your child’s forehead. Consult your doctor if headache worsens.

Dizziness:

Make sure that your child rest and relax. Restrict your child from playing outdoors. Consult your doctor if the symptom did not improve.