What is montelukast 10 mg good for?

Montelukast helps stop your airways from narrowing (caused by inflammation). This makes breathing easier and prevents asthma attacks. Most people take montelukast once a day in the evening. If you take it for asthma, it’s important to take it even when you have no symptoms.

Is montelukast good for allergies?

Montelukast is also approved to control the symptoms of allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, such as sneezing, stuffy nose, runny nose, and itching of the nose. It is used to treat seasonal outdoor allergies in patients 2 years and older, and year-round indoor allergies in patients 6 months and older.

How much does montelukast 10 mg cost?

The average cost for 30 Tablet(s), 10mg each of the generic (montelukast sodium) is $11.99. You can buy montelukast sodium at the discounted price of $8.97 by using the WebMDRx coupon, a savings of 25%. Even if this drug is covered by Medicare or your insurance, we recommend you compare prices.

What is a substitute for montelukast?

One study found that Sudafed (pseudoephedrine) was more effective than montelukast in treating nasal congestion. If you’re experiencing congestion as your primary symptom, Sudafed is an inexpensive OTC alternative to a prescription drug like Singulair.

Do you have to take montelukast forever?

Montelukast oral tablets are meant to be used as a long-term treatment. If you and your doctor determine that montelukast oral tablets are safe and effective for you, you’ll likely take the drug long term.

How much does a 30 day supply of montelukast cost?

The cost for montelukast oral tablet 10 mg is around $11 for a supply of 30 tablets, depending on the pharmacy you visit.

How much does montelukast cost at CVS?

Average 12 Month Prices for Singulair (Brand) & Montelukast Sodium (Generic)

Pharmacy	Singulair Retail Price	Montelukast Sodium Retail Price
CVS Pharmacy	$274.08	$98.10
Walmart	$280.41	$40.76
Walgreens	$294.58	$108.00
Kroger Pharmacy	$273.90	$48.90