Unimonstru Chewable Tablet 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily; asthma patients should take it in the evening, while patients with allergic rhinitis should determine the administration time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 piece in the evening once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years: Chew and take 5 mg of Montelukast once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication is used to prevent and treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur; if symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise, consult a physician immediately. This medication contains aspartame, an artificial sweetener, and should be avoided by patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic disorder. Do not use this medication in cases of hypersensitivity, and reports of adverse reactions during treatment include headache, dizziness, digestive disorders, and rash. This medication is not effective for acute asthma attacks; therefore, always keep an emergency inhaler on hand. When using with other asthma medications, follow a physician's instructions and avoid sudden changes in medication. Patients allergic to aspirin should refrain from using aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking this medication. Consult a physician before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, and exercise caution when administering to children and the elderly. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote; therefore, appropriate treatment according to symptoms is essential. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container for safety. If asthma symptoms worsen or any abnormal symptoms occur during use, consult a physician immediately and adhere to the prescribed usage and dosage.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• severe swelling (edema)
• angioedema
• chest tightness
• difficulty breathing
• cold sweat
• paleness
• severe rash with high fever
• blisters
• skin peeling

Mild side effects

Restlessness, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disorder, stuttering, sleep disorders, hallucinations, insomnia, memory disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hyperactivity, sleepwalking, tics, dizziness, drowsiness, perceptual disturbances/attenuated perception, palpitations, nosebleeds, diarrhea, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, thrombocytopenia, rash, itching, muscle pain, joint pain, nocturnal enuresis, weakness, edema, fever, alopecia, upper respiratory tract infections, influenza, pharyngitis

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 keep the medication in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablet with a round shape and biconvex on both sides

Package unit

28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/Alu-Alu X 4)]