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Floaid Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Floaid Tablet (Montelukast Sodium) ke quick uses, dose guide, side effects, warnings, aur buying price range.

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated:

Prescription

Form

TABLET

Strength

10mg

Manufacturer

Abbott Laboratories

Estimated price

Rs. 337.42

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What is Floaid Tablet used for?

  • Asthma control (bukhar ki kontrol)
  • Exercise asthma prevention (safar mein bukhar ki beparwari)
  • Seasonal allergies (seasonal allergy symptoms relief)
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Important warnings

  • Avoid using Floaid Tablet if you are allergic to Montelukast Sodium
  • Have severe liver disease

Floaid Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

FieldDetails
Brand NameFloaid
Generic NameMontelukast Sodium
Strength10mg
FormTablet
Drug ClassLeukotriene Receptor Antagonist
ManufacturerAbbott Laboratories
PrescriptionRx (doctor ke baghair na lein)
PriceRs. 250 - 400 approx
Packaging10 tablets blister pack

2. What is Floaid Tablet? (Floaid Tablet kya hai)

Floaid Tablet is a medicine commonly prescribed in Pakistan for asthma and allergy management. It contains Montelukast Sodium, which belongs to the Leukotriene Receptor Antagonist class of drugs. This medication works by blocking leukotrienes, substances that cause inflammation in the airways. Patients should follow their doctor's instructions regarding dosage and duration carefully.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

  • Asthma control (bukhar ki kontrol)
  • Exercise asthma prevention (safar mein bukhar ki beparwari)
  • Seasonal allergies (seasonal allergy symptoms relief)
  • Indoor allergies (indoor allergy symptoms relief)
  • Airway inflammation (airway inflammation reduction)
  • Allergy symptom relief (allergy symptoms ki kontrol)
  • Reduced inhaler need (inhaler use ko kam karna)
  • Long-term asthma care (long-term asthma management)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

  • Asthma patients
  • Individuals with seasonal allergies
  • People with indoor allergens sensitivity

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

  • If allergic to Montelukast Sodium
  • Severe liver disease patients
  • History of serious drug allergies

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

  • As prescribed
  • Weight-based dose
  • Recommended limit se zyada na len
  • Agar dose bhool jayein to yaad aane par le lein. Agar agli dose ka waqt qareeb ho to dose skip karein. Double dose kabhi na lein.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

  • Once daily (roz ek dafa)
  • Same time (har din aik hi waqt)
  • Morning preferred (subah lena behtar)
  • With or without food (khane ke sath ya baghair)

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

  • Morning (subah)
  • Daily same time (routine maintain karein)

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

  • Dono taraf se le sakte hain — khali pait ya khane ke baad. Agar stomach sensitive ho to khane ke baad lena behtar hai.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

  • Avoid using Floaid Tablet if you are allergic to Montelukast Sodium
  • Have severe liver disease

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

  • Cool aur dry jagah rakhein
  • Direct sunlight se door rakhein
  • Bachon ki pahunch se door rakhein

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

  • Headache, Stomach pain, Nausea
  • Breathing issue, Fainting, Severe swelling

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

  • Certain antibiotics
  • Antidepressants

BP zyada gir sakta hai — danger ho sakta hai.

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

  • Severe stomach pain
  • Chest pain
  • Behoshi (fainting)

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

Brand NameCompanySalt (Generic)
Generic brandVariousMontelukast Sodium
Alternative brandVariousMontelukast Sodium

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

Pack SizePrice (Approx)
10 tabletsRs. 250 - 400 approx

(Note: Price pharmacy aur packing size par depend karti hai)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Floaid Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

A: Floaid Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Q: Kitni mg ki Floaid Tablet hoti hai?

A: Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Q: Pakistan mein Floaid Tablet ka price kitna hai?

A: Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Q: Kya Floaid Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

A: Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Q: Floaid Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-11-10 Last Updated: 2026-04-23

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

Is page ki maloomat sirf awareness ke liye hai. Yeh medical advice nahi hai. Koi bhi dawa lene se pehle apne doctor ya pharmacist se zaroor milein. PakVita kisi bhi nuksaan ki zimmedari nahi leta.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Floaid Tablet kis kaam aati hai?

Floaid Tablet doctor condition ke mutabiq prescribe karte hain. PakVita par iske uses aur kaise lena hai detail mein dekh sakte hain.

Kitni mg ki Floaid Tablet hoti hai?

Exact strength brand aur form ke mutabiq change hoti hain. Pack label aur doctor ki advice follow karein.

Pakistan mein Floaid Tablet ka price kitna hai?

Price pharmacy aur city ke hisab se vary kar sakti hai. Updated daam ke liye local store ya online listing verify karein.

Kya Floaid Tablet pregnancy mein safe hai?

Pregnancy mein koi bhi medicine self-use na karein. Is medicine ka use hamesha doctor se pooch kar hi karein.

Floaid Tablet ke nuksanat kya hain?

Common nuksanat mild ho sakte hain lekin severe symptoms par foran doctor se rabta karein. Dose overdose se bachna bohat zaroori hai.

Sources

  1. DRAP Registered Products Database Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  2. WHO Model List of Essential Medicines, 23rd ed. (2023) World Health Organization
  3. British National Formulary (BNF) BMJ Group & Pharmaceutical Press

Medical disclaimer

This page is for educational use only and does not replace professional medical advice. Always confirm diagnosis, dose, and interactions with a qualified doctor or pharmacist before starting or changing any medicine.