Monteluna Tablets 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older take montelukast once daily at 10 mg orally. Take in the form of 10 mg tablets or 10 mg orally dissolving films, with the orally dissolving films placed on the tongue to dissolve without water. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to 14 years, montelukast is taken once daily at 5 mg, chewed or placed on the tongue to dissolve or melt without water. 5 mg chewable tablet, 5 mg oral tablet, 5 mg orally dissolving film, 5 mg

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. It should not be administered to individuals with allergies to certain components or genetic problems such as lactose intolerance. This medication is not intended for treating acute asthma attacks; therefore, separate emergency medications should be used when asthma suddenly worsens. During treatment, it may be possible to gradually reduce the dose of inhaled corticosteroids under a doctor's guidance, but it should not be abruptly switched to another medication. If asthma symptoms worsen due to exercise, this medication should not be used alone, and an inhaled beta-agonist should be used alongside it. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use those medications while taking this drug. Serious side effects such as eosinophilia or vasculitis may occur infrequently during this treatment, so doctors should closely monitor the patient's condition. This medication can be used in a variety of age groups from children to adults, but its safety and efficacy have not been established in children under 6 months old. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding must consult a doctor before taking this medication and should use it only if necessary. In cases of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, so general symptomatic treatment and clinical monitoring are required. When storing the medication, keep it out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. If neuropsychiatric symptoms (e.g., anxiety, depression, hallucinations, etc.) appear during use, patients should immediately inform their doctor. This medication should be taken regularly even when asthma symptoms are absent, and if symptoms are not controlled, the prescribing doctor should be consulted.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe rash accompanied by high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/eye mucous membranes, severe cutaneous adverse reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), profound lethargy, liver abnormalities (jaundice), sudden and severe headache, lightning pain

Mild side effects

• Weakness/fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• dyspepsia
• 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 to 30°C. Additionally, it is important to store the medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent air from entering.

Appearance

Beige film-coated tablets in a rounded square shape

Package unit

For domestic use - 28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP×4)]