Monolear Chewable Tablet 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily; asthma patients should take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should adjust the timing according to their condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, one tablet should be taken once daily in the evening. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to 14 years, take Montelukast as 5 mg once daily, chewed. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and should not be taken by patients with the hereditary condition phenylketonuria. It contains lactose; therefore, individuals with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should also avoid this medication. When used in asthma or allergic rhinitis patients, various side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, and rash may occur, so caution is necessary. Particularly, neuropsychiatric symptoms, such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal impulses, have been reported infrequently during use of this medication, and if such symptoms occur, immediate consultation with a physician is required. This medication is not for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; therefore, when asthma suddenly worsens, a rescue inhaler must be prepared and used. Patients with a hypersensitivity reaction to aspirin should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication. Pregnant or nursing women should consult their physician before taking this medication and should only use it when necessary. Children and elderly patients should strictly adhere to the prescribed dosage and duration recommended by a physician, as it may affect growth, requiring caution. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore general treatment, including removal of the drug from the gastrointestinal tract, is needed under medical supervision. This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, it should be opened immediately before use and taken right after opening, while ensuring it is kept out of reach of children. During use, if asthma symptoms worsen or unusual reactions occur, consult medical personnel immediately, and do not stop or reduce the dosage of any other asthma medication without a physician's guidance.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reaction, high fever with severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty in breathing, asthma attack, respiratory distress with cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

• Asthenia/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• pharyngitis
• influenza
• sinusitis
• nausea
• diarrhea
• loss of appetite

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. It is also crucial to store it in a tightly sealed container to prevent air exposure.

Appearance

Pink, double-sided convex, round chewable tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP X 4)]