Montesium Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once a day; for asthma patients, it should be taken in the evening. For allergic rhinitis patients, the dosage time is determined according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet, one pack, or one film in the evening once a day. Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age should take 10 mg of montelukast once a day orally.

This medication is used in the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis and helps reduce bronchial inflammation and alleviate symptoms. During treatment, neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur, so if new symptoms or changes in behavior such as restlessness, depression, anxiety, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise, inform your doctor immediately. This medication should not be taken if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if you have lactose intolerance. Side effects such as fatigue, headaches, abdominal pain, fever, cough, nasal congestion, and dyspepsia may appear. If these symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor. This medication is not intended for immediate treatment of acute asthma attacks, so a rescue inhaler should always be kept on hand. Patients who have hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications while using this drug and should inform their doctor of possible interactions with other drugs during treatment. It should only be used during pregnancy if absolutely necessary, and nursing mothers should take caution as the drug may be excreted in breast milk. Children and the elderly can use it, but dosage and administration should be adjusted according to age. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so you should visit the hospital immediately for appropriate treatment and observation. Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture, and do not transfer it to another container. The medication should be taken regularly every day for effectiveness, and it is important to consult your physician if symptoms worsen or there are concerning symptoms.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• convulsions
• suicidal thoughts and behavior
• increased frequency of bleeding
• thrombocytopenia
• cholestatic hepatitis
• hepatocellular liver injury

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a well-sealed container to prevent air and moisture exposure. It should also be kept away from direct sunlight and maintained at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for a longer period.

Appearance

Beige, rounded rectangular film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP x 4)