Teracas Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older take 10 mg of Montelukast orally once daily. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6-14 years take 5 mg chewable tablets of Montelukast once daily. Children aged 2-5 years take 4 mg chewable tablets of Montelukast once daily. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals.

This medication should not be used by patients who are allergic to this medicine or any of its components. This medication contains lactose, so patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance, lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks, so appropriate emergency medication should be used when acute symptoms arise. Asthma patients should always carry fast-acting bronchodilators during treatment with this medication for acute exacerbation. Inhaled or oral corticosteroids should not be suddenly replaced with this medication; they must be adjusted gradually according to a doctor's instructions. During treatment with this medication, symptoms of the nervous system and mental health such as dizziness, headache, anxiety, depression, and sleep disturbances may occur, and if these symptoms arise, immediate consultation with a physician is necessary. This medication should not be used alone for exercise-induced bronchospasm; if necessary, an inhaled β-agonist should be used in conjunction. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take these medications while on this medication. This medication may rarely cause systemic eosinophilia-related vasculitis symptoms; if symptoms of eosinophilia, vasculitis, or worsening pulmonary symptoms appear, a medical examination is required. During pregnancy, this medication should only be used if necessary, and caution is advised when used during breastfeeding. It can be used in children and the elderly, but the dosage and method of use must be strictly adhered to; safety has not been established for infants under 6 months. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general treatment should be followed as per symptoms and doctor's instructions. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety. While taking this medication, other asthma medications should not be suddenly stopped or dosages changed without consulting a physician; if symptoms worsen or abnormal symptoms appear, immediate consultation with a medical professional is necessary.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (angioedema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, oral/eye mucosal pain, yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice), severe lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion, vision changes, paralysis, significantly reduced urine output, severe swelling of the whole body accompanied by increased blood pressure, anaphylaxis

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, avoiding direct sunlight, and stored at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige film-coated tablet in a rounded square shape

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/blister × 4)