CMG Montelukast 10mg Tablets (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 and older take 10 mg of montelukast orally once daily. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 chew and take 5 mg of montelukast once daily. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Children aged 2 to 5 take montelukast once daily;

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. Neurological or psychiatric symptoms may occur while taking this medication, so if there are any new behavioral changes or thoughts of suicide, consult a doctor immediately. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid it. It contains lactose, so patients with hereditary conditions such as galactose intolerance should not use it. This medication is not used for acute asthma attacks, and separate emergency medication should be prepared for acute symptoms. Patients who are hypersensitive to aspirin should avoid taking aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking this medication. Long-term use does not significantly change the incidence of adverse reactions, but side effects like dizziness, headache, abdominal pain, and rash may occur. Use during pregnancy should be done only when necessary, and caution is needed while breastfeeding. Children and elderly patients can also use it, but variations in response due to age should be considered. There are no specific antidotes for overdose, so general symptom management and monitoring are necessary. This medication has a low risk of drug interactions when used in conjunction with other asthma medications. Store in a location out of reach of children, and do not transfer to different containers. If asthma symptoms worsen or emergency symptoms occur while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately. Do not arbitrarily change the dosage of other asthma medications as instructed by a physician while taking this medication.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, severe rash with high fever, blisters, peeling skin, pain in the oral/eye mucosa, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attack, respiratory abnormalities accompanied by cough and fever, jaundice (yellowing of skin or eyes), extreme lethargy, sudden and severe headache, thunderclap headache, seizures, confusion of consciousness, visual disturbances, paralysis, urination

Mild side effects

Dizziness, headache, drowsiness, sensory abnormalities/hypoesthesia, agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disorders, stuttering, sleep disturbances and hallucinations, insomnia, memory impairment, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, psychomotor hyperactivity (including irritability, instability, and advance), sleepwalking, tics, pharyngitis, influenza, fever, sinusitis, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite, earache, viral infections, laryngitis, runny nose, ear pain, gastroenteritis, eczema,

This medication is sensitive to air and moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Also, avoid direct sunlight and store it at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees.

Appearance

Beige, rounded rectangle film-coated tablets

Package unit

28 tablets (7 tablets/PTPX4)