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How to Take Zafirlukast and it's Dose

Written by - Dhanalakshmi Chinnuswamy, Diploma in Pharmacy, MBA (Healthcare)

Medically Checked by - Dr. M. Sree Mohana Preetha, Doctor of Pharmacy

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2023

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult- The recommended dose is 20 mg twice daily.
Child- The recommended dose is 10 mg twice daily.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Zafirlukast

This medication is an oral leukotriene receptor antagonist (LTRA), prescribed for asthma.

Trade Names/Brand Names of Zafirlukast

India :

Zuvair

International :

Accolate

Last Updated on Jul 06, 2023

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