Montelukast Sodium Orally Disintegrating Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older should place 10 mg of montelukast under the tongue to dissolve and take without water once daily. Asthma patients should take one tablet daily in the evening. Allergic rhinitis patients should determine the dosing time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet daily in the evening.

This medication should not be administered to patients with phenylketonuria. The artificial sweetener aspartame contained in this medication is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, which can be harmful to those with this condition. Additionally, since this medication contains lactose, individuals with genetic disorders such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should avoid taking it. This medication is not for use during acute asthma attacks; appropriate emergency medication should be used during acute symptoms, and this medication should be taken regularly even when asthma symptoms are absent. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or behavioral changes may occur, and if such symptoms arise, medical consultation should be sought immediately. Individuals with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications while using this drug, and those with exercise-induced asthma should not use this medication alone but in conjunction with inhaled bronchodilators. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, use should be discussed with a physician as needed, and caution should also be exercised when prescribing to children or the elderly. In the event of an overdose, no specific antidote exists, so treatment should be directed by a physician based on symptoms, and since this medication is sensitive to light, it should be taken immediately after preparation. Finally, keep this medication out of the reach of children and avoid transferring it to other containers.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, breathing problems, vasculitis rash, exacerbation of pulmonary symptoms, cardiac complications, neuropathy, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, suicidal tendencies, seizures, convulsive seizures, liver abnormalities (increased ALT, increased AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, mixed liver injury, jaundice), severe swelling, edema

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air, moisture, and light. Maintaining a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius is important to ensure the drug's efficacy and to prevent deterioration.

Appearance

White to off-white, rounded square orally disintegrating tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/Alu-Alu) x 4]