Singyurukachujeong 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is to be taken once daily, preferably in the evening for asthma patients. For allergic rhinitis patients, the dosing time should be determined based on the patient's condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take 1 tablet in the evening once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 2 to 5 years should chew 4 mg once daily as montelukast. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication is used to manage the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. While taking this medication, neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur, so if symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise, you should consult a doctor immediately. The artificial sweetener aspartame contained in this medication is contraindicated for patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria. It contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance should not take it. Generally, this medication is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks, so a separate emergency medication should always be prepared for emergencies. Patients who are hypersensitive to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid these medications while taking this drug. Long-term use does not significantly increase adverse reactions, but various side effects such as fever, abdominal pain, headache, cough, and rash may occur, so caution is needed. During pregnancy, it should only be taken if necessary, and nursing mothers should use it cautiously as it may be excreted in breast milk. Both children and the elderly can take the medication, but the dosage and method of administration vary by age, so follow the physician's instructions. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so seek appropriate care at a medical institution immediately. This medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, difficulty breathing, suicidal thoughts and behaviors (including suicide), liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver damage, mixed liver damage), severe allergic reactions, severe skin adverse reactions, eosinophilia, vasculitis rash, worsening respiratory symptoms, cardiac complications, neuropathy, severe

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Additionally, it is important to store it in a container that is tightly closed to prevent air exposure.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablets with a biconvex oval shape

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4)