Medimont Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, with asthma patients instructed to take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should determine the timing based on individual conditions. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 sachet, or 1 piece in the evening, once daily. Adult and adolescents aged 15 and over: Montelukast 10 mg is to be taken orally once daily.

This medication is intended for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis and should not be taken by patients with certain genetic conditions or those allergic to the ingredients of this drug. When taking this medication, various adverse reactions may occur, such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, and rash, so consult a physician if symptoms arise. Children and elderly patients can use this drug, but the dosage and precautions must be strictly followed according to age, and its safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 6 months of age. This drug is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks, so separate emergency medication should always be prepared for acute symptoms. During treatment, the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids may be gradually reduced, but it should not be abruptly switched to other steroid medications. Patients who have a hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using these medications while taking this drug. This medication rarely causes severe side effects such as vasculitis, so if symptoms of eosinophilia or vasculitis occur, immediate medical examination is required. No significant interactions with other medications have been reported, but caution is needed when used with specific liver enzyme inducers, so consult a physician. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a physician before taking this medication and use it only when necessary. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be sought according to symptoms, following physician's instructions. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and not transferred to other containers for safety.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of mouth/eyes, vasculitis-related rashes, hives, skin rash, jaundice symptoms (yellowing of skin or eyes), liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver damage, mixed liver injury

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. Additionally, it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the drug's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance

Beige, rounded square film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/Alu-Alu×4)