Eclaire Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, with asthma patients taking it in the evening. For allergic rhinitis patients, the dosing time is based on the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet in the evening once daily. Adults and adolescents over 15 years of age should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once daily.

This medicine is used to treat respiratory diseases such as asthma or allergic rhinitis. During treatment with this medication, there may be abnormal symptoms in the nervous system, so if there are changes such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts, consult a doctor immediately. This medication contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or certain hereditary conditions should not take it. Various adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, dyspepsia, cough, and rash may occur during treatment, and side effects may differ somewhat between children and adults. In case of an acute asthma attack, this medication is not an immediate treatment, so always carry a rescue bronchodilator and use it when necessary. This medication can be used in conjunction with other asthma treatments, but corticosteroid preparations should not be abruptly stopped or changed. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not use these medications while taking this drug. Rare but serious side effects such as eosinophilia or vasculitis may occur during treatment, so regular monitoring of the condition under a doctor's guidance is necessary. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, be sure to consult a doctor before taking this medication, and be cautious as there is insufficient data on safety. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, and general treatment should be received according to symptoms while following the doctor's instructions. Store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to another container. If asthma symptoms worsen or abnormal symptoms appear while taking this medication, consult a doctor immediately and do not discontinue or change the dosage arbitrarily.

Serious side effects

Hives, Angioedema, Severe swelling (edema), Chest tightness, Difficulty breathing, Cold sweat, Pallor, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Severe allergic reactions, Severe dermatological reactions, Vasculitis rash, Deterioration of pulmonary symptoms, Cardiac complications, Neuropathy, Suicidal thoughts and behaviors (including suicide), Seizures, Increased bleeding tendency, Thrombocytopenia, Liver abnormalities (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic liver)

Mild side effects

• Weakness/Fatigue
• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Trauma
• Dyspepsia
• Infectious gastroenteritis
• Toothache
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Nasal congestion

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige, round-edged, film-coated tablet

Package unit

28 tablets/PTP [(7 tablets/PTP) x 4]