Montela Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, with asthma patients taking it in the evening. The dosing time for allergic rhinitis patients is determined according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet, one pack, or one piece in the evening once daily. Adults and adolescents aged 15 and over should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once a day.

This medication should not be taken by patients with a genetic disorder called phenylketonuria, as the artificial sweetener aspartame in this medication is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; therefore, appropriate emergency medication should be used when asthma suddenly worsens. During use, psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or behavioral changes may occur, so consult a doctor if these symptoms arise. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using such medications while taking this drug. While taking this medication, the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids should be gradually reduced according to the doctor's instructions, and abrupt switching to other medications should not occur. This medication is generally safe for both children and adults, but caution is needed as side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, rash, and cough may occur. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consultation with a doctor before taking this medication is essential, and it should only be used if clearly necessary. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open the package until use, and it is advisable to take it immediately when needed. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and treatment should be symptomatic and according to the doctor’s instructions. Keep out of reach of children, and be careful not to change containers as this may affect quality. Finally, this medication should be taken continuously even if there are no symptoms of asthma or allergic rhinitis, and if symptoms worsen or abnormal symptoms appear, consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, anaphylaxis, liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, mixed liver injury), Churg-Strauss syndrome (eosinophilia, vasculitic rash, respiratory exacerbation, cardiac complications, neuropathy), suicidal thoughts and behavior (including suicide), seizures, thrombocytopenia, significantly decreased urine output, systemic

Mild side effects

• Weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, moisture, and light. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. By doing so, the effectiveness of the medication can be well preserved.

Appearance

Beige rounded square film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/Alu-Alu