Montelukast sodium generic name?

What is the generic name for Montelukast?

The generic name is montelukast sodium. This is the drug substance used in many “montelukast” brands, with sodium indicating the salt form.

Why does it sometimes appear as “montelukast” instead of “montelukast sodium”?

In everyday use and on prescriptions, the product is often shortened to montelukast. The full chemical/salt designation commonly appears as montelukast sodium on drug labels and in regulatory naming.

What strength forms are usually labeled with the generic name?

Montelukast sodium is typically sold in forms such as tablets and chewable tablets (and, in some markets, granules for suspension), with the label listing it as montelukast sodium.

Is “montelukast sodium” the same as other montelukast drugs?

Yes. “Montelukast sodium” is the standard generic name for the active ingredient; different manufacturers may have different brand names, but the active ingredient is the same.

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