Montelol Chewable Tablets 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily. Asthma patients should take it in the evening. Allergic rhinitis patients should determine the dosing time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet once daily in the evening. This medication should be taken 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 2 to 5 years should chew 4 mg once daily as Montelukast. This medication should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

This medication is used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. During use, neuropsychiatric side effects may occur, so if changes such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise, immediately consult a doctor. This medication contains an artificial sweetener called aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should limit its use. Since it contains lactose, patients with genetic issues such as galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not take this medication. Side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, cough, and rash may occur; if symptoms are severe or persist, consult a doctor. It is not used as an immediate treatment for acute asthma attacks, and an emergency bronchodilator should always be kept on hand. Patients who are hypersensitive to aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking this medication along with those drugs. Use during pregnancy should only be done if necessary, and caution is also required during breastfeeding. Children and elderly individuals can also take it, but safety and efficacy may vary by age; thus, doctor's guidance should be followed. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so general treatment and monitoring according to the symptoms are necessary. This medication can be used alongside other asthma treatments without significant interactions, but caution may be necessary when combined with specific drugs. Store this medication out of reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to another container. Regularly consult with a physician, and if symptoms worsen or new unusual symptoms appear, consult immediately.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe swelling (edema)
• nosebleed
• difficulty breathing
• respiratory difficulty
• asthma attack
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. It is also important to store it in a sealed container to prevent air exposure.

Appearance

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

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 4)]