Lukast 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older take 10 mg of montelukast by mouth once daily. Can be taken in the form of 10 mg tablets or 10 mg orally disintegrating films by placing on the tongue to dissolve without water. It should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 receive 5 mg of montelukast once a day. 5 mg chewable tablets should be chewed before swallowing, and the 5 mg oral tablet should be placed on the tongue to dissolve without water. 5 mg orally disintegrating tablets.

This medication may affect the central nervous system, so if symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts arise during administration, consult a doctor immediately. Also, this medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and should be avoided by patients with phenylketonuria. It contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should avoid this medication. This medication is not for treating acute asthma attacks; separate emergency medications should be used during an asthma attack. Do not use it alone for bronchospasm due to exercise, and bronchodilators for inhalation should be used if needed. Patients with aspirin hypersensitivity should avoid aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking this medication. Rarely, side effects may occur that result in an increased number of specific blood cells, so medical supervision is necessary. This medication can be used across various age groups, but it should be used with caution for infants younger than 6 months, as safety has not been established. During pregnancy, use only when necessary, and nursing mothers should be cautious when taking this medication. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is important to receive general treatment according to symptoms. Store in a place out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container. During administration, take as directed by a doctor, and consult a specialist immediately if asthma symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), cold sweat, severe allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, angioedema, severe rash with fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, severe skin reactions, difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and...

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air, moisture, or light. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Beige film-coated tablets in a rounded rectangular shape

Package unit

28 tablets ((7 tablets/PTP)x4)