Asmon 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once daily; asthma patients should take it in the evening. Allergy patients should adjust the dosage time according to their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet in the evening, once daily. Adults and adolescents aged 15 and over should take 10 mg orally, once daily as montelukast.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so individuals with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder, should not take it. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it is contraindicated for patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. During use, various adverse effects such as fatigue, fever, abdominal pain, indigestion, dizziness, headache, nasal congestion, cough, and rash may occur. Consult a doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent. Particularly in asthma patients, rare systemic eosinophilia and vasculitis symptoms may occur, so if symptoms of eosinophilia, skin rashes, or worsening respiratory symptoms arise, immediately inform healthcare professionals. This medication is not for use during acute asthma attacks; be sure to carry appropriate emergency medications and use them if acute symptoms occur. Do not abruptly stop or change inhaled or oral corticosteroids during use, and adjustments should be made gradually following a doctor's instructions. Do not use this medication alone to treat exercise-induced bronchoconstriction; inhaled β-agonists should be used in conjunction if needed. Patients with aspirin hypersensitivity should be careful not to take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. Pregnant or nursing women must consult a doctor before taking this medication, especially during early pregnancy. This medication can be used in children and the elderly; however, safety in children under 6 months has not been established. There is no specific antidote for overdose; general symptomatic treatment and clinical monitoring are required. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open the package until just before taking it, and take it immediately after preparing for use. Lastly, keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, breathing difficulties, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

A film-coated tablet that is yellowish and square with both sides convex.

Package unit

28 tablets (14 tablets/PTPX2)