Singulair Oral Disintegrating Tablet 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dosage

This medication should be taken once daily, in the evening for asthma patients, and the timing of administration for allergy rhinitis patients should be adjusted based on their condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take 1 tablet once daily in the evening. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Children's dosage

Children aged 6 to 14 years should take 5 mg of montelukast once daily by placing it on the tongue and allowing it to dissolve without water. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medicine contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be used by patients with phenylketonuria, a hereditary condition that requires a restriction of phenylalanine intake. Additionally, this medication contains lactose and should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as lactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. This medication is not to be used for acute asthma attacks; therefore, appropriate emergency medications should always be carried in case of acute symptoms, and asthma treatment should continue as directed by a physician. During treatment, psychiatric symptoms may occur, such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts; if these symptoms occur, consult a physician immediately. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take these medications concomitantly while using this drug. While taking this medication, do not suddenly reduce or stop the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids without physician supervision. Children and elderly patients may also use this medicine, but caution is needed as safety and efficacy may vary by age. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; general symptomatic treatment should be performed, and if symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be opened just before use, and after opening, it should be taken as soon as possible. Store it out of reach of children. Pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before using this medication and should only take it if necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, Severe Swelling (Edema), Angioedema, Chest Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Cold Sweat, Paleness, Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Severe Rash with High Fever, Blisters, Skin Peeling, Pain in Oral/Eye Mucosa, Difficulty Breathing, Asthma Attack, Respiratory Distress Accompanied by Cough and Fever, Yellowing of Skin or Eyes (Jaundice), Severe Lethargy, Sudden and Severe Headache, Thunderclap Headache, Seizures.

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Indigestion
• Infectious Gastroenteritis
• Toothache
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nasal Congestion
• Cough

Store this medication in a container that is well sealed from light and air, at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain the drug's effectiveness over time.

Appearance

Pink round oral disintegrating tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets x 4)