How long should Montelukast be taken?

The duration of taking montelukast depends on the severity of the illness, generally ranging from three days to about half a month. Montelukast is often used in the treatment of dermatological and otolaryngological diseases in clinical practice, mainly for the improvement of allergic symptoms. When taking montelukast, it is important to follow the doctor's instructions and avoid changing the dosage without authorization to prevent any physical discomfort or drug dependence, which may affect the treatment effect.

Montelukast sodium mainly has anti-allergic effects and can be used to treat allergic rhinitis, as well as for the prevention and long-term treatment of asthma in children and adults. Regarding the duration of montelukast:

1. Montelukast sodium granules are leukotriene receptor blockers that effectively have anti-allergic effects. The duration of use depends mainly on the patient's clinical symptoms. If the patient's allergic symptoms improve significantly after taking the medication, it can be taken for about three days.

2. If the patient's symptoms persist and are severe, it is recommended to continue oral consolidation treatment for about half a month.

3. If there is still no significant improvement in the patient's condition after taking the medication for about half a month, it is necessary to consider further consultation at the hospital to avoid delaying the patient's treatment.