Samsung Montelukast Tablets 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily. Asthma patients should take it in the evening. Allergy rhinitis patients should determine the dosing time according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 sheet in the evening, once daily. Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once a day.

This medication is used for the treatment of respiratory diseases such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. Rarely, neuropsychiatric adverse effects may occur during use, so patients and caregivers should carefully observe for changes in mental state such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts. If such symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which should be avoided by patients with a genetic disorder known as phenylketonuria. For formulations containing lactose, patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should not take this medication. Common side effects during use may include fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, cough, and rash, and in rare cases, liver function abnormalities or allergic reactions may occur. This medication is not for use during acute asthma attacks; in emergency situations, a quick-acting inhaled bronchodilator should be used. Patients with aspirin hypersensitivity should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while using this medication, as symptoms may worsen if taken. During pregnancy, it should only be taken according to a physician's judgment when necessary, and caution is also needed during breastfeeding. It is also available for use in children and the elderly, but the dosage and precautions may vary depending on age, so follow the physician's instructions. There is no specific antidote for overdose, so seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. Keep this medication out of the reach of children, and it is advisable not to transfer it to other containers. Take this medication consistently as directed by a physician and consult immediately if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions, thrombocytopenia, seizures, severe neurological symptoms, severe swelling or urination abnormalities, systemic eosinophilia, Churg-Strauss syndrome, jaundice, liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, bile

Mild side effects

• Weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• dental pain
• dizziness
• headache
• nasal congestion

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Also, avoid direct sunlight and store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication’s effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Beige colored, rounded square film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTPX4)