Singulair Granules 4mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older are to take 10 mg of Montelukast orally once daily. The medication should be administered one hour before meals or two hours after meals. For a 10 mg orally disintegrating film, place it on the tongue to dissolve once daily without water.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to 14 years, take 5 mg of Montelukast once daily by chewing it or placing it on the tongue to dissolve without water. Alternatively, for a 5 mg orally disintegrating film, place it on the tongue to dissolve once daily.

This medicine is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. Serious neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur during use, so patients and caregivers should consult a doctor immediately if changes in mental health such as anxiety, aggressive behavior, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to it or any of its components. During the use of this medicine, side effects such as fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, rash, cough, and nasal congestion may occur. Inform healthcare professionals if symptoms are severe or persistent. This medication is not intended to treat acute asthma attacks; therefore, a separate emergency medication should always be kept and used in emergencies. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using these medications while taking this medicine, and in cases of asthma exacerbated by exercise, this medication should not be used alone for treatment. Pregnant or breastfeeding individuals should take this medicine only if deemed necessary by a doctor, and special caution is required for young children and the elderly. In case of overdose, as there is no specific antidote, visit a medical facility immediately for appropriate treatment, and general symptom relief treatment will be administered. This medicine is sensitive to light, so it should be taken immediately when prepared and stored in a safe place out of reach of children. Do not arbitrarily reduce or discontinue doses of other asthma medications while taking this medicine, and all treatments should follow the instructions of the attending physician. If neuropsychiatric symptoms or abnormal behaviors occur while taking this medication, notify a doctor immediately, and regular observation and consultation are important.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• increased frequency of bleeding
• thrombocytopenia
• suicidal thoughts and behaviors
• including suicide
• seizures
• pulmonary eosinophilia

Mild side effects

• Asthenia/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion
• cough

This medicine is sensitive to air, moisture, and light; therefore, it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It should be stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the effectiveness of the medicine for a longer period.

Appearance

Homogeneous granules that are white and free from foreign matter

Package unit

4mg/packet x 28