I just want to know the dose of Monticar for 11-year-old child. The weight is 47 kg. What will be the dose for Monticar per day?
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Monticar (Montelukast) Dose for an 11-Year-Old Child
Monticar is a brand name for Montelukast, a leukotriene receptor antagonist used mainly for asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Recommended Dose
| Age Group | Dose | Formulation |
|---|---|---|
| 6 months - 5 years | 4 mg once daily | Granules or 4 mg chewable tablet |
| 6 - 14 years | 5 mg once daily | 5 mg chewable tablet |
| 15 years and above | 10 mg once daily | 10 mg tablet |
For Your Patient
- Age: 11 years old
- Weight: 47 kg (weight does not affect dosing - montelukast dosing is age-based, not weight-based)
- Dose: 5 mg once daily (one 5 mg chewable tablet)
- Timing: Preferably in the evening
Key Points
- The dose is not calculated by weight for montelukast - it is purely age-based.
- 47 kg is well within the normal range for an 11-year-old, and the standard 5 mg dose applies.
- The tablet should be taken once per day, at the same time each day.
- For exercise-induced bronchospasm, the dose is the same (5 mg), taken at least 2 hours before exercise - but do not take an extra dose if already on daily montelukast.
- The FDA has a boxed warning (added 2020) for montelukast regarding serious neuropsychiatric events (nightmares, behavioral changes, mood disturbances) - monitor accordingly, per Katzung's Pharmacology and the NHS montelukast guide.
Bottom line: Give Monticar 5 mg once daily in the evening.
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