Montelukast Chewable Tablet 5 mg (Sodium Montelukast)

Adult dose

This medicine should be taken once a day, with asthma patients advised to take it in the evening, and allergy rhinitis patients adjusting the time based on their condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take 1 tablet or 1 sachet in the evening once a day. This medicine should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years: Chew 5 mg of montelukast once a day. This medicine should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medicine contains the artificial sweetener aspartame and should not be used in patients with phenylketonuria, a genetic condition. The daily intake of aspartame should be limited based on body weight, with a maximum safe dosage for adults being 2.4 grams per day. Patients allergic to this medicine or its components should not take it. This medicine is not for treating acute asthma attacks; other emergency medications should be used for acute symptoms. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or hallucinations may occur, and if these symptoms arise, consult a doctor. It should not be used alone for exercise-induced bronchospasm; inhaled bronchodilators should be used if needed. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using these medications while taking this medicine. Rare side effects like eosinophilia and vasculitis may occur during treatment, so report any related symptoms to healthcare personnel immediately. While there are no significant drug interactions reported with other asthma medications, follow a doctor's guidance when using with specific drugs. Consultation with a doctor is necessary before use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, and should only be used if needed. It is suitable for pediatric and elderly patients; however, safety and efficacy have not been established for infants under 6 months. There is no specific antidote for overdose; symptomatic treatment and observation are necessary. This medicine is sensitive to light; thus, it should be opened immediately before taking and taken right after opening, and should be stored out of reach of children. If asthma symptoms worsen or use of short-acting bronchodilators increases, consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• Angioedema
• Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
• Severe Allergic Reactions
• Severe Rash with Fever
• Blisters
• Skin Peeling
• Painful Mucous Membranes in Mouth/Eyes
• Severe Skin Reactions

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal Pain
• Trauma
• Indigestion
• Infectious Gastroenteritis
• Toothache
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nasal Congestion

This medicine can deteriorate due to air, moisture, and light; to safely store the medicine, keep it in a closed container at a cool room temperature, between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This preserves the effectiveness and ensures safe use of the medication.

Appearance

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

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)