Prophylaxis & chronic treatment of asthma in adults & ped patients ≥12 mth. Prevention of exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) in patients ≥15 yr. Symptomatic relief of seasonal allergic rhinitis in patients ≥2 yr & perennial allergic rhinitis in patients ≥6 mth.
Asthma & seasonal allergic rhinitis≥15 yr 10 mg once daily, 6-14 yr 5 mg once daily, 2-5 yr 4 mg once daily. EIB Single 10 mg dose at least 2 hr prior to exercise.
Not indicated for reversal of bronchospasm in acute asthma attacks. Neuropsychiatric events. Systemic eosinophilia sometimes presenting w/ clinical features of vasculitis consistent w/ Churg-Strauss syndrome. Avoid concomitant use w/ aspirin or other NSAIDs in patients w/ aspirin hypersensitivity. Pregnancy & lactation.
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