Montcast Tablets 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, with asthma patients taking it in the evening. The dosing time for allergic rhinitis patients is determined based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 10 mg of montelukast once daily in the evening. Adults and adolescents aged 15 and over should take 10 mg orally once daily.

This medication is used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis, and there have been reports of psychiatric side effects, so if you notice changes in mental health such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking it, you should immediately consult a doctor. Additionally, this medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which should be avoided by patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria, and care should be taken to not exceed the recommended amount of aspartame. Patients with allergies to any ingredients in this medication or genetic issues such as lactose intolerance should also avoid taking it. While taking this medication, adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, rash, and cough may occur, so if symptoms are severe or persistent, you should inform a doctor. This medication is not suitable for acute asthma attacks, so always carry a fast-acting inhaled bronchodilator for emergencies and remember that this medication is for prevention and long-term treatment, not for acute symptom relief. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication, as it does not treat aspirin-induced bronchoconstriction. During use of this medication, rare side effects such as eosinophilia may occur, so if skin rashes, worsening of pulmonary symptoms, or heart issues arise, immediate medical attention is required. No special interactions have been reported when taken with other asthma medications, but caution should be exercised when taken with drugs that induce specific liver metabolic enzymes. It should only be taken during pregnancy when absolutely necessary, and nursing mothers should also take care while using it. Children and elderly patients can also take this medication, but especially children must adhere to age-appropriate safety and dosage instructions. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so general symptomatic treatment and clinical monitoring are necessary. Finally, this medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, rash, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, mouth/eye mucosal pain, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), sudden severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output

Mild side effects

• Asthenia/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion
• cough

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, keep it in a cool room away from direct sunlight, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige-colored, rounded-square film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu (7 tablets/Alu-Alu x 4)