Montest 10 mg Tablet (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take Montelukast at a dose of 10 mg once daily orally. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 film at dinner, once daily. The 10 mg orally disintegrating film should be placed on the tongue to dissolve without water, taking 10 mg once daily.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should take Montelukast at a dose of 5 mg once daily, either chewed or placed on the tongue to dissolve without water. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This drug is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment, it may cause psychiatric symptoms, therefore both patients and caregivers should closely monitor for any new mental symptoms or changes in behavior. If symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. This drug contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with the genetic disorder Phenylketonuria should avoid it. Additionally, patients with genetic issues that prevent the breakdown of lactose should not take this medication. This drug is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks, so an emergency inhaler should be used during acute symptoms. Do not use it alone for exercise-induced bronchospasm, and if necessary, use it with inhaled medications. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication. This drug can be used by patients of various ages, and it is safe for children and the elderly, but a doctor should be consulted before use. There is no specific antidote for overdose, and general treatment and monitoring based on symptoms are necessary. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. Continue taking as directed by your doctor, and if symptoms worsen or adverse reactions occur, consult healthcare professionals immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache.

Mild side effects

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

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, moisture, and light. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve the drug's efficacy and safety.

Appearance

Beige, rounded rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets/box [7 tablets/pack x 4]