A Study Comparing Montelukast With Placebo in Children With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis (0476-219)(COMPLETED)

A Multicenter, Double-Blind, Randomized, Parallel-Group Study Comparing Montelukast With Placebo in Pediatric Patients Age 2 Through 14 Years With Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

This study will evaluate the effect of montelukast compared to placebo in children during the spring allergic rhinitis season.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patient has a history of allergic rhinitis symptoms which flare up during the study season
• Patient is a non-smoker
• Patient is in otherwise good health
• Patient is able to chew a tablet

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient is hospitalized
• Patient is pregnant or nursing mother, or <8 weeks post partum
• Patient and/or parent intend to move or vacation away from home during the trial
• Patient has had a major surgical procedure within 4 weeks of the prestudy visit
• Patient has been treated in an emergency room or hospitalized for asthma within 3 months prior to study
• Patient has an upper respiratory, eye, or sinus infection, or a history of any of these within 3 weeks prior to study
• Patient has a recent history of a psychiatric disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder