Montesco Chewing Tablet 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once daily. This medication is to be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 package, or 1 strip in the evening once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 6-14 years should take 5 mg of montelukast once daily, to chew or dissolve on the tongue without water. Children aged 4-5 years should take 4 mg of montelukast once daily to chew or dissolve on the tongue.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Thus, patients with the hereditary disease phenylketonuria should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so it should not be administered to patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption. This medication is primarily used for patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis, and its safety and efficacy have been confirmed in clinical trials across various age groups. However, some patients may experience a variety of adverse reactions such as weakness, fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, rash, cough, and others, so they should consult a physician if symptoms occur. This medication is not intended for use during acute asthma attacks, and an emergency inhaler should always be ready during asthma exacerbations. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and behavior changes may occur, so any changes should be reported to healthcare providers immediately. If there is a history of hypersensitivity to aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, they should be avoided while taking this medication. During the course of treatment, the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids should be adjusted according to doctor's instructions, as abrupt withdrawal or changes may be dangerous. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, due to insufficient data on the safety of this medication, it should be administered only after consulting a physician. Children and elderly patients can also use this medication, but particular attention should be paid to the age and dosage in children, and safety has not been established for children under 6 months of age. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so if overdose is suspected, appropriate treatment should be sought at a medical facility immediately. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be opened just before use, and taken immediately after opening. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. Lastly, this medication should be taken consistently even during periods without asthma symptoms, and any worsening of symptoms or emergence of new symptoms should be discussed with a physician.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• Severe Swelling
• Angioedema
• Chest Tightness
• Difficulty Breathing
• Anaphylaxis
• Cold Sweats
• Pallor
• Severe Allergic Reactions
• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Dyspepsia
• Infectious Gastroenteritis
• Toothache
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nasal Congestion
• Cough

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, it should be kept away from direct sunlight, ideally at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Pink, oval-shaped chewable tablet with a convex surface on both sides

Package unit

28T (7T/PTP packaging x4)