Montelu 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

The recommended dosage for this medication is once daily, with asthma patients taking it in the evening. For allergic rhinitis patients, the dosage time is determined according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 10 mg once daily in the evening. Adults and adolescents over 15 years old should take montelukast 10 mg orally once daily.

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis and may cause psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts, so if any mental changes occur during use, consult a doctor immediately. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid it. It contains lactose as well, so patients with galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not use it. This medication is not intended for use during acute asthma attacks, so appropriate emergency medications should always be prepared for emergencies. It is advisable not to use aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking this medication, especially for patients with aspirin hypersensitivity. This medication can be used in various age groups from children to adults, but safety and efficacy have not been established in infants under 6 months of age. Elderly patients can use it without special precautions, but monitoring may be necessary as responses to the drug may differ. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general treatment and monitoring are required, and if symptoms are severe, seek medical attention immediately. During treatment, take the medication consistently as directed by your doctor, and do not suddenly stop the medication or change the dosage of other drugs. Store this medication out of the reach of children and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), cold sweat, pallor, severe skin reactions (including severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, oral/ocular mucosal pain), toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, respiratory problems (shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, cough with fever), liver abnormalities (including jaundice symptoms with increased ALT and AST)

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container as it may deteriorate due to air, moisture, and light. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige-colored, rounded square film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)