Monolear Granules 4mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This 4 mg granule medication can be taken orally directly or mixed with a small amount (about 5 mL) of soft food such as baby food, breast milk, or porridge that is below room temperature. The packaging should not be opened until just before taking it, and once opened, it should be taken immediately (within 15 minutes) mixed with baby food, breast milk, or as a whole. This medication is not formulated to be taken mixed with beverages other than baby food or breast milk.

Child dose

Children aged 2 to 5 years should take 4 mg of montelukast orally once daily. Infants aged 12 months to less than 2 years should take 4 mg of this medication orally in the evening once daily. Infants aged 6 months to less than 2 years should take this

This medication can affect the nervous system, so if abnormal behaviors or symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur during treatment, you should consult a doctor immediately. This medication should not be used by individuals who are hypersensitive to its components. While on this medication, side effects such as lethargy, fatigue, dyspepsia, headache, nasal congestion, and rash may occur, so you should inform your doctor if symptoms are severe or persistent. This medication is not intended for use during acute asthma attacks, so be sure to have emergency inhalers ready for sudden asthma symptoms. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should be careful not to take these drugs simultaneously with this medication. Rare vascular symptoms associated with eosinophilia may occur while taking this medication. If there are exacerbations of respiratory symptoms or skin rashes, a doctor's examination should be sought. There are no specific interaction reports when used with other drugs, but caution is advised when used with drugs that induce some liver metabolic enzymes. Pregnancy should be treated with this medication only when necessary, and breastfeeding mothers should use it cautiously since there is a possibility of excretion in breast milk. It can also be used in children and the elderly, but the dosage and usage must be strictly followed according to the doctor's instructions according to age. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general symptomatic treatment and monitoring are needed. If symptoms occur, visit a medical facility immediately. This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, do not open the packaging until just before taking it, and after taking it, store it in a safe place out of the reach of children. Even if asthma symptoms are not present, it should be taken regularly, and if symptoms worsen or the use of rescue inhalers increases, immediate medical consultation is required.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, suicidal thoughts and behaviors (including suicide), suicidal impulses, thrombocytopenia, liver abnormalities (including increased ALT and AST), severe allergic reactions, severe edema, serious neurological symptoms, vasculitis, respiratory problems, systemic eosinophilia (including symptoms of Churg-Strauss syndrome)

Mild side effects

• Lethargy/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion

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

Appearance

Homogeneous white granules free of impurities

Package unit

28 packets/box [(4mg/packet x 28)]