Montelair Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once a day; asthma patients should take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should determine the time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 5 mg once a day in the evening. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years: Chew 5 mg once a day as Montelukast. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

This medication may affect the nervous system, so if symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur during use, consult a physician immediately. This medication contains an artificial sweetener called aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid taking it. Patients with a history of allergic reactions to this medication should not use it. This medication is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks; in case of rapid deterioration of asthma, a rescue bronchodilator must be available. Inhaled corticosteroids should not be abruptly discontinued or substituted with this medication. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using these drugs while taking this medication. This medication can rarely cause serious side effects such as vasculitis or eosinophilia, so if skin rashes, worsening respiratory symptoms, or heart problems occur, consult a physician. There have been no significant interactions reported with other medications; however, if taken with specific medications, follow the physician's instructions. It should only be used during pregnancy if necessary, and caution is required during breastfeeding. It is also applicable for children and the elderly, but appropriate dosage and usage should be followed according to age. There is no specific antidote for overdose; general treatment will be provided based on symptoms. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be opened right before taking it and stored out of reach of children. During treatment, it is important to consult a physician if asthma symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe allergic reactions
• severe rash with fever
• blisters
• skin peeling
• pain in oral/ocular mucosa

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

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

Appearance

Round pink chewable tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)