montelukast sodium 5 mg

Generic for MONTELUKAST SODIUM

TABLET, CHEWABLEORALPhysicians Total Care, Inc.NDC: 54868-4847Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredient

montelukast sodium — 5 mg

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Aspartame

⚠️ Yes — Aspartame

Sweetener

Mannitol

⚠️ Yes — Mannitol

Filler/Sweetener

Croscarmellose Sodium

Disintegrant

Ferric Oxide Red

Colorant

Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw)

Binder/Coating

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Microcrystalline Cellulose

Filler/Binder

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Aspartame	Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Aspartame	An artificial sweetener. Dangerous for individuals with phenylketonuria (PKU). Rare general sensitivities reported.
Mannitol	Filler/Sweetener	⚠️ Yes — Mannitol	A sugar alcohol used as a sweetener and bulking agent. Can cause osmotic diarrhea in sensitive individuals.
Croscarmellose Sodium	Disintegrant	No	A chemically modified cellulose derivative that helps tablets dissolve quickly.
Ferric Oxide Red	Colorant	No	Red iron oxide pigment used in tablet coatings and capsule shells. A mineral-based colorant, distinct from FD&C synthetic dyes.
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose (1600000 Wamw)	Binder/Coating	No	A high-molecular-weight cellulose derivative used as a binder and film-coating agent. Plant-derived.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Microcrystalline Cellulose	Filler/Binder	No	Refined wood pulp used as a filler and binder. Generally inert and well-tolerated.

Exclusion Groups

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

🌾Gluten 🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🍬Polyols (GI)🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?