Asthma Once daily in the evening.
Adult & adolescent ≥15 yr One 10-mg tab.
Childn 6-14 yr One 5-mg chewable tab,
2-5 yr One 4-mg chewable tab or 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules,
12-23 mth 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules.
Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction Should be taken at least 2 hr before exercise. Patients already taking Singulair daily for another indication (including chronic asthma) should not take an additional dose to prevent EIB.
Adult & adolescent ≥15 yr One 10-mg tab.
Childn 6-14 yr One 5-mg chewable tab.
Allergic rhinitis Once daily.
Adult & adolescent ≥15 yr One 10-mg tab.
Childn 6-14 yr One 5-mg chewable tab,
2-5 yr One 4-mg chewable tab or 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules.
Perennial allergic rhinitis Adult & adolescent ≥15 yr One 10-mg tab.
Childn 6-14 yr One 5-mg chewable tab,
2-5 yr One 4-mg chewable tab or 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules,
6-23 mth 1 packet of 4-mg oral granules.
Asthma & allergic rhinitis co-morbidity One Singulair dose once daily in the evening.