Montelukast Chewable Tablet

Adult dose

Administered to patients with asthma accompanied by allergic rhinitis.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should take one tablet once daily, chewed in the evening.

This medication may cause severe neuropsychiatric adverse reactions. If anxiety, depression, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts, or any changes in mental state occur during treatment, consult a physician immediately. This medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and should be avoided in patients with phenylketonuria, a specific genetic disorder. Patients with severely impaired kidney function or those on dialysis should not take this medication, and patients with lactose intolerance or associated genetic conditions should also avoid it. Patients with kidney or liver function issues should use this medication cautiously since the components may remain in the body for a longer duration. Common side effects include upper respiratory infections, nasopharyngitis, gastrointestinal disorders, and tonsillitis, but rare adverse reactions such as cardiac arrhythmias or skin rashes may also occur. Particular attention is needed in children and adolescents as the incidence of side effects may vary by age. This medication should not be used for acute asthma attacks. Always have appropriate emergency medication on hand in case of an emergency. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take these medications concurrently with this drug. Drowsiness or fatigue may occur with this medication, so caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery. When taken with alcohol or central nervous system depressants, drowsiness or decreased concentration may be exacerbated, so these combinations should be avoided. Pregnant or nursing women should consult a physician before using this medication and should only use it in special circumstances. Safety and efficacy in children under 6 years of age have not been established, so it is better not to use it in this age group. This medication may need to be stopped before allergy testing, so inform your doctor of your testing schedule. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment, and general symptomatic treatment may be necessary. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open the packaging until just prior to administration, and keep it out of reach of children. Transferring to another container may alter its quality, so be cautious.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• facial swelling
• suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• behavioral changes
• new neuropsychiatric symptoms
• suicidal ideation
• suicidal actions
• difficulty breathing
• systemic eosinophilia
• vasculitis rash

Mild side effects

• Upper respiratory infection
• nasopharyngitis
• gastrointestinal disorder
• tonsillitis
• dry mouth
• QT prolongation
• hypercholesterolemia
• gastric cancer
• Alzheimer's dementia
• cerebral infarction

This medication is sensitive to light, and it should be stored in a container that does not allow light to enter. Additionally, it is important to maintain a temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius when storing the medication. By doing so, the effectiveness of the medication can be safely preserved.

Appearance

A round chewable biconvex tablet consisting of a white layer and a light pink layer.

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/PTPX3]