Two major confusions about taking Montelukast Sodium Granules. Come and see if you have any of them.

Nowadays, respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis are at a high incidence, and many families are facing the trouble of their children's illness. Montelukast sodium granules, as an oral medication, are suitable for the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in children aged 1 year and above. Montelukast sodium also has a certain effect on aspirin-sensitive asthma patients and exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. In addition, it is also suitable for alleviating symptoms caused by seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis in children aged 2 to 5 years. However, how to correctly use montelukast sodium granules for young children often confuses parents. Are the following two major problems also bothering you? Let Yaowa answer your questions and help you better understand and use this drug correctly!

Question 1

Why can montelukast sodium granules be taken directly dry, or mixed with formula milk, breast milk, jam, etc., but cannot be dissolved in water and taken?

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Montelukast sodium has different light stability in different states. It is relatively stable to light in the solid state, but after being dissolved in a liquid, it will quickly photoisomerize into R-montelukast sodium and S-montelukast sodium if exposed to light. Among them, S-montelukast sodium has no pharmacological activity, which will reduce the efficacy of the drug. Therefore, Montelukast sodium granules can be eaten directly dry, or mixed with formula milk, breast milk, jam, etc. You can drink water after taking the medicine, because after the medicine enters the mouth and dissolves, it naturally avoids light, so its stability and efficacy will not be affected.

Question 2

Why should montelukast sodium granules be mixed with certain foods before taking?

Medicine Baby Analysis

The purpose of mixing montelukast sodium granules with food is to use food as a light-shielding medium to reduce the effect of light on drug stability. Whether it is room temperature or cold soft food (such as applesauce) or infant formula or breast milk, it can provide light-shielding protection for montelukast sodium granules and reduce the effect of light on its stability.

To ensure the stability and efficacy of montelukast sodium granules, parents need to follow specific methods when feeding the medicine to their children. First, make sure the child swallows it completely and drinks water appropriately after taking the medicine. If you choose to mix it with food, make sure that the food plays a light-shielding role. After taking the medicine, closely observe the child's reaction and symptom changes so that the doctor can adjust the treatment plan in time.