Indications & Uses
Pranlu is indicated for:
Dosage Reference
Reference Information Only
Dosages shown are general references from official sources. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist for personalized dosing.
Adults:
Child: 3.5 mg/kg bid. Max dose: 10 mg/kg/day (not exceeding 450 mg daily).Adults: Take 2 tablets (225 mg) at a time, twice a day after breakfast and dinner. The dosage may be adjusted according to your age and symptoms. Strictly follow the instructions.Use in Children & Adolescents: There was a substantial benefit of adding pranlukast to usual therapy in asthmatic children.
Side Effects
Headache, increased incidence of respiratory tract infection, GI disturbances, induced generalized pain, fever, myalgia and arthralgia.
Cautions & Contraindications
Warnings & Precautions
Should be cautious regarding the patients with renal impairment. Possible elevations in liver enzymes can happen. Withdraw treatment in patients showing signs consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome.
Contraindications
Pranlukast is contraindicated in acute asthma attacks and hepatic impairment/cirrhosis.