Montcar Tablet 10 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication is taken once a day; asthma patients should take it in the evening, whereas allergic rhinitis patients should determine the dosing time based on their condition. For patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis, take one tablet in the evening once a day. Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take 10 mg of montelukast orally once a day.

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. During the course of this medication, neuropsychiatric symptoms may occur, so patients and caregivers should carefully observe for changes in mental state such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, and suicidal thoughts. If these symptoms or behavioral changes occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. This medication contains lactose; patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Adverse reactions such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, and rash may occur after administration, and caution is especially needed for children and elderly patients. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; therefore, separate emergency medication should be used if acute symptoms occur. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid these medications while taking this drug. There is no significant change in the incidence of adverse reactions with long-term use of this medication, but continuous monitoring is necessary. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should only take this medication after consulting a physician, as safety has not been fully established. While no significant interaction reports exist with other medications, caution may be needed when using with certain drugs. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general symptomatic treatment and medical observation are necessary. Keep out of reach of children and do not transfer to another container. Take this medication as directed by your physician and consult healthcare professionals immediately if symptoms worsen or unusual symptoms occur.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema, severe swelling (edema), toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe allergic reaction, severe skin abnormal reaction, severe swelling or urination issues, respiratory problems, systemic eosinophilia, Churg-Strauss syndrome vasculitis, severe neurological symptoms (including agitation, aggressive behavior, depression, disorientation, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and behavior), thrombocytopenia, liver abnormalities (related to jaundice)

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container. The storage temperature should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage helps maintain the medication's effectiveness and prevents degradation.

Appearance

Beige film-coated tablet with a rounded rectangular shape

Package unit

30 tablets/box[((10 tablets/Alu-Alu)X3)]