Qurost Chewable Tablet 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, generally in the evening for asthma patients, and the administration time may be determined based on the patient's condition for allergic rhinitis patients. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, it is to be taken once daily, one tablet in the evening. This medication is administered one hour before meals or two hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should chew 5 mg of Montelukast once daily. This medication is administered one hour before meals or two hours after meals.

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment, psychiatric symptoms may occur; therefore, patients and guardians should immediately inform their physician if symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur. Additionally, this medication contains an artificial sweetener called aspartame, which should be avoided by patients with phenylketonuria. Individuals with hypersensitivity to this medication should not take it. Common side effects may include fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, and rash; if these symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a doctor. This medication is not for treating acute asthma attacks; separate emergency medications should be used for acute symptoms. Patients hypersensitive to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should avoid using these medications while taking this drug. Pregnant or nursing women should use this medication with caution and after consulting with a physician. Children and the elderly can also take this, but appropriate dosage and caution are necessary depending on age. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication is sensitive to light; do not open until just before taking, and use as soon as possible after opening. Store out of reach of children and avoid transferring to other containers. Do not suddenly discontinue or adjust the dose of other asthma medications without consulting a doctor, and if asthma symptoms worsen, seek medical attention immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by coughing and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice),

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Round pink chewable tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)