Montelukast in Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis - Fall 1999 Study (0476A-117)

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group Study Investigating the Clinical Effect of Combination Montelukast/Loratadine in Patients With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis-Fall Study

This study will evaluate the ability of oral montelukast/loratadine to improve the signs and symptoms of seasonal allergic rhinitis compared with loratadine alone, montelukast alone and placebo.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient has a documented history of seasonal allergic rhinitis symptoms that flare up during the study season
• Patient is a nonsmoker
• Patient is in good general health

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient is hospitalized
• Patient is a woman who is less than 8 weeks postpartum or is breast-feeding
• Patient intends to move or vacation away during the study
• Patient has had any major surgery within 4 weeks of study start
• Patient is a current or past abuser of alcohol or illicit drugs
• Patient has been treated in an emergency room for asthma in the past month
• Patient had an upper respiratory infection with in 3 weeks prior to study start
• Patient has any active pulmonary disorder other than asthma