Singkast Chewable Tablets 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Take 1 tablet once daily; asthma patients should take it in the evening. Allergic rhinitis patients should determine the timing of dosing according to their symptoms. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet once daily in the evening. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 2 to 5 years should chew and take 4 mg of montelukast once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This drug has been reported to cause serious neuropsychiatric adverse events, so if you experience anxiety, aggressive behavior, restlessness, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking it, you should consult a physician immediately. This medication contains an artificial sweetener called aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should not take this drug. It contains lactose; therefore, patients with galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not use this drug. Various adverse reactions such as weakness, fatigue, abdominal pain, headache, nasal congestion, cough, and rash may occur during use, and if symptoms are severe, inform your doctor. This is not a medication to be used in acute asthma attacks; in emergencies, separate emergency medications should be prepared and used. Patients with aspirin hypersensitivity should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. Eosinophilia and vasculitis symptoms may occur, so if respiratory symptoms worsen or if skin rashes develop, visit a hospital immediately. No specific interactions have been reported when used in conjunction with other asthma medications, but when used with certain drugs, you should follow your doctor's instructions. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, this medication should only be used when absolutely necessary and under the guidance of a professional. Caution should be exercised when using this medication in children, especially in children under 6 months old, as safety has not been established. There is no specific antidote for overdose, but appropriate treatment should be administered according to symptoms. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be opened just before use, and should be taken immediately after mixing. Keep out of reach of children, and do not transfer to another container for safety. It should be taken regularly according to the doctor's prescription, even if asthma symptoms are not present, and consult a doctor immediately if symptoms worsen. While taking this medication, do not suddenly reduce or discontinue other asthma medications, and patients with exercise-induced asthma should use preventive medication according to their doctor's instructions.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweats, pallor (severe allergic reaction), toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, mucosal pain in the mouth/eyes (severe skin adverse reactions), shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), profound lethargy (liver-related).

Mild side effects

• Weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• dental pain
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion

This drug is sensitive to moisture and light, so it is important to store it in a place that is free from moisture and away from light. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and when using the medication, it should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure of the contents to air or moisture.

Appearance

Pink, double-sided, convex oval chewable tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP packaging x 4)