Montelukast 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take Montelukast 10 mg once daily orally. This medication should be taken once a day; asthma patients should take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should decide the timing based on their condition. It should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6–14 years should take Montelukast 5 mg once daily, either by chewing or placing it on the tongue until it disintegrates without water. Children aged 2–5 years should take Montelukast 4 mg once daily, either by chewing or placing it on the tongue.

This medication is used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis, and patients and guardians should carefully observe for any psychiatric symptoms such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts. If serious symptoms appear during use, such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal impulses, stop taking it immediately and consult a doctor. Additionally, this medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid taking it. For formulations containing lactose, patients with genetic problems like galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not take it. Side effects such as fatigue, headache, indigestion, cough, and rash may occur, and if these symptoms persist, consult a doctor. This medication is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks; separate emergency medications should be used for acute symptoms, and it should not be used alone for exercise-induced bronchospasm. Patients with an allergy to aspirin should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication. Rare vascular symptoms such as eosinophilia may occur, so regular check-ups according to a doctor's instructions are necessary. No specific drug interactions have been reported when this medication is used in conjunction with other asthma treatments, but monitoring by a doctor may be required when used with certain medications. It should only be used during pregnancy if necessary, and nursing mothers should use it with caution. Children and the elderly can also be administered this medication, but appropriate dosages and management should be considered based on age. There is no specific antidote for overdose; general emergency care and clinical observation are necessary. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers. While using this medication, take it daily as directed by a doctor, and if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, consult healthcare personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, swelling, angioedema, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, severe skin reactions, wheezing or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage helps to maintain the drug's efficacy and safety for an extended period.

Appearance

Beige, rounded rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTPX4)