What Is Zafirlukast Used For? (Cont.)

Is Zafirlukast Used in Children?

Zafirlukast is approved for treating asthma in children as young as five years old. Talk with your healthcare provider about the benefits and risks of using zafirlukast in children.
 

Is Zafirlukast Used for Off-Label Reasons?

On occasion, your healthcare provider may recommend zafirlukast for something other than preventing asthma attacks. At this time, using zafirlukast to treat allergies is considered to be an off-label use of the drug.

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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