Montair 10 vs Montek 10: price, salt & differences
Montair 10 and Montek 10 both contain Montelukast 10 mg – the same medicine in the same dose, so they work the same way. Montair 10 by Cipla Ltd is ₹265.22 for 15 tablets (₹17.68 per tablet) and Montek 10 by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd is ₹176.65 for 10 tablets (₹17.66 per tablet), so Montek 10 works out cheaper per tablet. Neither is clinically better; ask your doctor or pharmacist before switching.
Montek 10
Montelukast 10 mg · Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
MRP ₹176.65 for 10
₹17.66 / tablet
Montelukast 10 mg detailsKey differences
| Aspect | Montair 10 | Montek 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Salt / composition | Montelukast | Montelukast |
| Strength | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| Manufacturer | Cipla Ltd | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Pack size | 15 tablets | 10 tablets |
| MRP | ₹265.22 for 15 tablets | ₹176.65 for 10 tablets |
| ₹ per tablet | ₹17.68 per tablet | ₹17.66 per tablet |
| Prescription status | Schedule H – prescription required | Schedule H – prescription required |
| Main use | Preventing asthma symptoms and attacks, as an add-on to inhalers. | Preventing asthma symptoms and attacks, as an add-on to inhalers. |
| Who it suits / key caution | Prevention of asthma and allergic rhinitis, taken in the evening. Not a rescue inhaler. Watch for mood changes or unusual dreams. | Same as Montair 10 – identical salt and strength, so the same cautions apply. |
MRPs as printed/listed on the date shown; actual price may vary.
Frequently asked questions
Montair 10 और Montek 10 में क्या अंतर है?
दोनों में एक ही salt – Montelukast 10 mg – है, इसलिए असर एक जैसा है। फर्क company और कीमत का है: Montair 10 (Cipla Ltd) की MRP ₹265.22 (15 tablets) है और Montek 10 (Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd) की MRP ₹176.65 (10 tablets)।
Is Montair 10 the same as Montek 10?
Yes, medically. Both contain Montelukast 10 mg in tablet form. They are made by different companies – Cipla Ltd and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd – and may differ in pack size, price and tablet appearance, but the active ingredient and dose are identical.
Which is cheaper, Montair 10 or Montek 10?
Montek 10 is cheaper per tablet at ₹17.66 against ₹17.68 for Montair 10. The strip prices are ₹265.22 for 15 tablets (Montair 10) and ₹176.65 for 10 tablets (Montek 10).
Can I take Montek 10 instead of Montair 10?
Because the salt and strength are the same, a pharmacist can usually dispense Montek 10 in place of Montair 10 if your doctor is fine with it. Do not swap on your own if your doctor wrote a specific brand – ask them or the pharmacist first.
Is there a cheaper generic option?
Yes. Jan Aushadhi stores sell Montelukast Sodium Tablets IP 10mg at ₹18.57 for 10 – about ₹1.86 per tablet. It is the same salt and strength, made to the same standards.
Do I need a prescription for Montair 10 or Montek 10?
Yes. Montelukast is a Schedule H medicine in India, so both brands need a valid prescription.
Montair 10 or Montek 10 for allergic cough?
Both are Montelukast 10 mg, a preventer taken in the evening. They work identically; the choice between them is about availability and price.
Sources
- NHS – Montelukast (19 October 2026)
- NPPA Pharma Sahi Daam (ceiling prices) (19 October 2026)
- PMBI Jan Aushadhi Product & MRP List (19 October 2026)
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