Allermont 10 mg Tablets (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once daily; patients with asthma should take it in the evening, while those with allergic rhinitis should determine the dosing time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet in the evening once a day. Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once a day.

This medicine should not be used by patients who have an allergic reaction to this medicine or its ingredients. Additionally, as it contains lactose, patients with hereditary lactose intolerance or related metabolic disorders should not take this medicine. This medicine is not intended for use during an acute asthma attack; appropriate emergency medications should be prepared and used during acute symptoms. While taking this medication, do not suddenly stop inhaled corticosteroids or replace them with this medication; taper according to your doctor's instructions. It is advisable for patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs not to use those medications while taking this medication. Various adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, gastrointestinal disturbances, respiratory symptoms, skin rash, etc. may occur during treatment, so consult your doctor if any symptoms arise. Especially, very rarely, symptoms related to vasculitis or eosinophilia may occur; thus, it is important to notify healthcare professionals immediately if such symptoms are suspected. This medication should be cautiously administered to pregnant women or nursing mothers only when necessary, as sufficient research has not been conducted on its effects on the fetus during pregnancy. It can be used in children and the elderly, but should be taken according to a doctor's instructions considering safety and efficacy based on age. There is no specific antidote for overdose; therefore, general treatment should be followed according to symptoms under a doctor's guidance. Drug interactions are relatively few, but caution is needed when taken with drugs that induce hepatic metabolism, and consultation with a doctor is advised. This medicine should be stored out of the reach of children and it is recommended not to transfer it to other containers. It is important to consult healthcare professionals immediately if asthma symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear during treatment.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe allergic reaction, thrombocytopenia, anaphylaxis, hepatic abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, mixed liver damage), severe neurological symptoms (seizures), respiratory issues (pulmonary eosinophilia), severe edema or urination abnormalities (edema).

Mild side effects

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

This medicine should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. Also, it is best to keep it away from direct sunlight and store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige film-coated tablets in a rectangular shape with rounded corners

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 4)]