Lucast Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily; for asthma patients, it should be taken in the evening. For allergic rhinitis patients, the timing of administration should be adjusted according to the patient’s condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take 1 tablet once daily in the evening. Administer 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should take 5 mg of montelukast once daily. Administer 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication may affect the central nervous system, potentially causing various psychiatric abnormalities such as agitation, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking the medication immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, this medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and should not be taken by patients with phenylketonuria. This medication should also not be used by patients who cannot digest lactose due to certain genetic issues. For asthma patients, this medication is not intended to treat acute attacks, so a separate emergency medication should always be kept on hand during acute symptoms. Patients with an aspirin hypersensitivity must not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. During treatment with this medication, do not arbitrarily reduce or discontinue the dosage of other asthma medications as directed by a physician. If pregnant or breastfeeding, this medication should only be taken after consulting a doctor and should only be used when absolutely necessary. Children and the elderly can also use this medication, but especially children should follow the appropriate dosage and usage according to their age, and safety has not been established for infants under 6 months. In case of overdose, follow general treatment based on symptoms, as there is no specific antidote. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers. If asthma symptoms worsen or new psychiatric symptoms appear while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), severe allergic reaction, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin adverse reactions, asthma attacks, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, respiratory distress with cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), systemic symptoms

Mild side effects

• Dizziness
• headache
• weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• nasal congestion
• cough

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees. It is also important to keep it in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablet with a convex shape on both sides

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu (7 tablets/Alu-Alu packaging × 4 EA)