Samsung Montelukast Chewable Tablets 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, preferably in the evening for asthma patients. For patients who have both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 sheet once daily in the evening. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 2-5 years should take 4 mg of montelukast once daily by chewing the tablet. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and patients with phenylketonuria, who cannot metabolize phenylalanine produced from aspartame, should not take it. The amount of aspartame included in this drug is adjusted to not exceed the WHO recommended daily intake, so patients must adhere to the prescribed dosage. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication or its components should avoid taking it. This medication is not a treatment for acute asthma attacks, so emergency medication must be carried at all times in case of acute symptoms. When tapering off inhaled corticosteroids, patients must follow their doctor's instructions and should not abruptly switch to other medications. While taking this medication, psychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and hallucinations may occur, so if any of these symptoms arise, the doctor should be consulted immediately. Do not use this drug alone for bronchospasm caused by exercise, and continue to use inhaled beta-agonists as needed. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should avoid taking these medications while taking this drug. Serious side effects, such as vasculitis or eosinophilia, may rarely occur while taking this medication; therefore, if skin rash, respiratory symptoms worsening, etc., are observed, immediate medical consultation is required. There have been no specific reports of interactions when used with other asthma prevention and treatment medications, but observation by a doctor is needed when taken with medications that induce certain liver metabolic enzymes. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult their doctor about taking this medication, and due to limited safety data for pregnant and lactating women, cautious administration is warranted. Pediatric patients can use this medication safely; however, safety and efficacy have not been established for children under 6 months of age. Elderly patients can also use it without special dosage adjustments, but caution is advised as their reactions to the medication may vary. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so treatment and observation for common symptoms are necessary, and strict adherence to the dosage is essential. This medication is sensitive to light, so packaging should only be opened immediately before use, and it should be taken right after preparation. It should be stored out of reach of children. Continue taking the medication regularly even if there are no symptoms; if asthma symptoms worsen, consult a doctor immediately.

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, mucosal pain in mouth/eyes, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities accompanied by cough+fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, lightning-like

Mild side effects

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air, moisture, and light. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

Pink, oval-shaped, chewable tablets with a biconvex shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3), 28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)