Can Montelukast Be Taken During Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 2 Oct 2015

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Question : Can I use montek lc tab during missed period time like in 3rd week of pregnancy time

Answered by Dr. Deepti Verma (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Better to avoid during pregnancy

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Montelukast is used for allergy or bronchial asthma.
It is to be used in pregnancy only when benefit is more than risk.
It is better to avoid as it may also cause some congenital malformations.
Discuss with your treating doctor for other mode of remedies.
Why are you taking the medication?
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar