Asmont Chewable Tablets 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once a day, preferably in the evening for asthma patients, while the dosing time for allergic rhinitis patients is determined based on the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 4 mg in the evening once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 2-5 years should chew and take 4 mg of montelukast once a day. This medication should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

This drug is used to relieve the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis. Abnormalities in the neuropsychiatric system may occur during the use of this medication, so if symptoms such as agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, memory impairment, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts appear, consult a doctor immediately. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, so patients with phenylketonuria should avoid taking it. It contains lactose, so patients with galactose intolerance or lactose deficiency should not take this medication. Side effects such as fatigue, headache, indigestion, cough, and rash may occur, and special caution is needed for children and the elderly. This medication is not effective during an acute asthma attack, so an emergency inhaler should always be kept and used. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use these medications in conjunction with this drug. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, it is essential to consult a doctor before taking it and use it only when necessary. No significant drug interactions have been reported when this medication is used with other asthma treatments, but follow a doctor's instructions when taking it with specific medications. In case of overdose, no special antidote is available, thus general symptom management and monitoring by healthcare personnel are necessary. Keep this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. Do not arbitrarily reduce or discontinue other asthma medications without a doctor's guidance during treatment, and if symptoms worsen, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, severe allergic reactions, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe skin adverse reactions, severe rash, blisters, skin peeling, pain in mucous membranes of the mouth/eyes, respiratory problems, difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, pulmonary eosinophilia, liver abnormalities (jaundice) related to increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver damage, mixed liver injury, severe neurological symptoms

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This drug is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Additionally, it is important to store it in a tightly sealed container to prevent air ingress.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablets that are oval-shaped and convex on both sides

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP [7 tablets/PTP X 4]