Zafirlukast: how to take it safely
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Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Prevents asthma symptoms.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow with water.
When to take it
Take it twice a day, about 12 hours apart.
Take it with
On an empty stomach, 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.
What to avoid
- Using it for sudden attacks. Use your reliever inhaler instead.
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
Possible side effects
Headache, nausea, stomach upset.
Get help if
Yellow skin or eyes, dark urine, severe stomach pain, or worsening asthma: see a doctor.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.