Manufacturer data indicate that milk levels for zafirlukast are also low in nursing women, with an estimated relative infant dose of <1%
DrLact safety Score for Montelukast is 1 out of 8 which is considered Safe as per our analyses
If your doctor, health visitor or midwife says your baby is healthy, you can take montelukast while you're breastfeeding
It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant
There is limited research but amount in breastmilk
Second-generation allergy medications and antihistamines are also safe to take while breastfeeding, including: Cetirizine (Zyrtec®)
Singulair is the brand-name medication that montelukast oral tablets are based on
Comments: -A published study reports presence of this drug in human milk
If you do not have an inhaled medicine to use for an attack, or if you have any questions about this, check with your doctor
Montelukast (Singulair) prevents and treats the symptoms of asthma and allergies
Mix the Home Medicines A to Z Montelukast Brand name: Singulair Find out how montelukast treats symptoms of asthma and how to take it
Pregnancy/Lactation Considerations: It is unknown if montelukast is distributed in breast milk