Daewoong Montelukast Granule 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older: Take 10 mg of Montelukast once a day orally. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals. 10 mg Orally disintegrating film: Place 10 mg on the tongue and allow it to dissolve without water, taken once a day. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years: Take 5 mg of Montelukast once a day, chewing the tablet. 5 mg Chewable tablet, 5 mg Oral tablet, 5 mg Orally disintegrating film, 5 mg Dry syrup, all taken once a day at 5 mg.

This medication is used to relieve symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis and must be taken daily on a chronic basis to be effective. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms may arise, so if there are changes such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts, consult a doctor immediately. Patients who are hypersensitive to this medication should not take it, and caution should be exercised as adverse reactions such as dizziness, headache, dyspepsia, or rash may occur during use. In acute asthma attacks, this drug is not an immediate treatment, so always carry and use an emergency bronchodilator. Patients who are hypersensitive to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications together while using this drug. This medication may affect liver function, so consult a doctor if liver disease is present or if abnormal liver function tests are observed. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it should only be taken on a doctor’s advice when absolutely necessary, and caution is needed while breastfeeding. Children and the elderly can use it, but the dosage and administration method should be adjusted according to age, and its safety has not been established for infants under 6 months. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment and monitoring. Store this medication out of reach of children, and as it is sensitive to light, take it immediately after opening, and do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, Severe Swelling (Edema), Angioedema, Chest Tightness, Difficulty Breathing, Cold Sweat, Pallor, Severe Allergic Reactions, Severe Rash with High Fever, Blisters, Peeling Skin, Pain in Oral/Eye Mucosa, Severe Skin Reactions, Shortness of Breath or Difficulty Breathing, Asthma Attack, Respiratory Distress with Coughing and Fever, Breathing Problems, Yellowing of Skin or Eyes (Jaundice), Extreme Lethargy, Liver Abnormalities (Jaundice),

Mild side effects

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

This medication may be sensitive to air, humidity, and light, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. The appropriate storage temperature is room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance

Homogeneous granules that are white and free from foreign matter

Package unit

4 mg/pack x 28