Montelchew 4mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and teens 15 years and older: Take 10 mg orally once daily. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. Patients with asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 pouch, or 1 film at night once daily. The 10 mg oral disintegrating film should be placed on the tongue to dissolve without water.

Child dose

Children ages 6-14: Chew 5 mg once daily. Children ages 6-14: Place 5 mg on the tongue and swallow without water when it disintegrates.

This drug is used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment, psychiatric symptoms may occur, so patients and caregivers should closely monitor for changes in mental state such as anxiety, depression, aggression, hallucinations, and suicidal impulses. If any of these symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and inform a doctor. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which should be avoided by patients with phenylketonuria. Additionally, patients with a genetic inability to break down lactose should not take this medication. It is not to be used as an acute treatment for asthma attacks, and patients should have an emergency inhaler on hand during periods of acute symptoms. For exercise-induced bronchospasm, it should not be used alone and may need to be combined with other medications. Patients who are allergic to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take these medications simultaneously with this drug. It should be used during pregnancy only if necessary and requires caution while breastfeeding. It is safe for use in individuals of various ages, from children to the elderly, but safety and efficacy have not been established for infants under 6 months. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so general supportive treatment and medical guidance are required. This drug should be taken regularly every day, and if symptoms worsen or unusual symptoms develop, consult a doctor. Do not arbitrarily reduce or discontinue other asthma treatments while on this medication, and while drug interactions are not a major concern, following medical advice is crucial. Keep this medication out of reach of children, and do not transfer it to another container for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, Angioedema, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Chest tightness, Difficulty breathing, Cold sweat, Paleness, Severe rash with high fever, Blisters, Pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Asthma attacks, Respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, Yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), Extreme lethargy, Sudden and severe headache, Thunderclap headache, Seizures, Loss of consciousness

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Traumas
• Indigestion
• Infectious gastroenteritis
• Toothache
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nasal congestion

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored in a cool, dry place. It is best to maintain room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius and store it in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablets that are oval and convex on both sides

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4)