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Zuvair 10mg Tablet

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Zuvair 10mg Tablet is a medicine used for the treatment and prevention of asthma. It reduces inflammation in the airways and makes breathing easier.

Written By Dr. Sakshi Jain, MS, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Sachin Gupta, MD Pharmacology, MBBS,
Last updated on 29 Aug 2026 | 01:02 AM (IST)
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General Information

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Product introduction

Zuvair 10mg Tablet should be taken on an empty stomach, but take it at the same time to get the most benefit. It is advised to have it 2 hours before exercise if you have exercise-induced asthma. It should be taken as your doctor's advice. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. It does not cure sudden breathing problems, so always carry a medicated inhaler with you.

The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, infection, nausea, and diarrhea.  If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally, you should avoid alcohol while taking this medicine.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have ever had severe liver problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must inform your doctor about pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Zuvair Tablet

Benefits of Zuvair Tablet

Treatment and prevention of Asthma
Zuvair 10mg Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in your lungs. It is used to treat and prevent the symptoms of asthma such as tightness in your chest, wheezing, breathlessness and coughing. This means you can carry out your daily activities more easily and more confidently. It may take a few weeks for this medicine to show full effects. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get the full benefits.

Side effects of Zuvair Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Zuvair
  • Headache
  • Infection
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea
  • Generalized pain

How to use Zuvair Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Zuvair 10mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach.

How Zuvair Tablet works

Zuvair 10mg Tablet works by blocking the action of leukotriene. It lowers inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma.

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Zuvair 10mg Tablet for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Take it on an empty stomach at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Zuvair 10mg Tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • You have been prescribed Zuvair 10mg Tablet for asthma prevention and for the treatment of allergy symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose.
  • Take it in the evening for better control of asthma or allergy symptoms.
  • It is a relatively safe medicine with very few side effects.
  • Take Zuvair 10mg Tablet 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Zuvair 10mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zuvair 10mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Zuvair 10mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

UNSAFE
Zuvair 10mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Zuvair 10mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have an underlying kidney disease.
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Zuvair 10mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Inform your doctor if you develop any signs and symptoms of jaundice while taking this medicine.
All

Interaction with drugs

Taking Zuvair with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Moderate

Acenocoumarol (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Moderate

Warfarin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations.
Mild

Aspirin (Oral Route)

Talk to your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
Mild

Erythromycin (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.
Mild

Erythromycin (Injection Route)

Your doctor may monitor the treatment outcome and may modify the treatment protocol as per the observation.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Action Class

Leukotriene Antagonists

References

  1. Boushey HA. Drugs Used in Asthma. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 349-50
  2. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1502-503.
  3. ScienceDirect. Zafirlukast. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
  4. Zafirlukast. Wilmington, Delaware: AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP; 2011. [Accessed 23 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
  5. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
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Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

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