Sandoz Montelukast Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dosage

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take 10 mg of montelukast once daily orally. This medication should be taken 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 chewing, or placing it on the tongue to dissolve without water. For children aged 2 to 5 years, 4 mg of montelukast should be taken once daily by chewing.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and should not be taken by patients with phenylketonuria, a hereditary disorder. Aspartame is broken down into phenylalanine in the body, so patients with this condition must restrict their intake of phenylalanine. Also, care should be taken to not exceed the daily allowable intake of aspartame, which for adults should be no more than 2.4 grams per day. This medication should not be used by persons with hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients or by patients with lactose intolerance or certain hereditary metabolic disorders. During use, side effects such as fatigue, headache, indigestion, cough, and rash may occur, so it is important to monitor one’s health closely. Asthma patients should note that this medication is not an immediate treatment during an acute attack, and should always carry an emergency inhaler. Ensure not to abruptly discontinue or replace inhaled corticosteroids without a doctor's instruction. While using this medication, avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially if there is an allergy to aspirin. Rarely, systemic eosinophilia or vasculitis symptoms may occur in asthma patients, and if such symptoms are suspected, contact a physician immediately. Pregnant women should always consult a doctor before taking this medication, and nursing mothers should also be cautious. Careful consideration must be given to dosage and administration for children and the elderly based on their age. In case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and immediate medical attention should be sought. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open until right before use, and store out of reach of children. If any neuropsychiatric symptoms or adverse reactions occur during use, inform your doctor immediately and do not discontinue or change other asthma treatments without a doctor's prescription.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis, cold sweats, pale skin, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe allergic reactions, severe skin reactions, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, respiratory issues, pulmonary eosinophilia, jaundice, liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, mixed-type liver damage)

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and keep it away from direct sunlight at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This storage method helps maintain the medication's efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Round, pink, biconvex chewable tablet

Package unit

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