Montelukast Chewable Tablet 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, with asthma patients taking it in the evening, and allergic rhinitis patients adjusting the dosing time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, once daily in the evening. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should chew 5 mg once daily. This medication should be administered 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication is used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. While taking this medication, there may be effects on the central nervous system, so if symptoms such as restlessness, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, sleep disturbances, or suicidal thoughts appear, inform your doctor immediately. This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, therefore patients with phenylketonuria should avoid taking it. In the case of formulations containing lactose, patients with genetic conditions such as galactose intolerance or lactase deficiency should not take this medication. Side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, dyspepsia, cough, and rash may occur after taking this medication; if these symptoms are severe or persistent, consult your doctor. Children and the elderly can also take this medication, but caution is necessary as reactions may vary according to age. This medication is not for the treatment of acute asthma attacks, so in case of acute symptoms, an immediate rescue medication should be used. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid using these medications while taking this medication. If pregnant or breastfeeding, you should consult your doctor before taking this medication and only use it if necessary. No special interactions with other medications have been reported, but it is necessary to monitor closely if taken with specific medications as per the doctor’s instructions. In cases of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and general symptomatic treatment and medical observation are required. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and avoid changing the storage container. When taking this medication, follow your doctor’s instructions consistently, and if symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear, consult medical staff.

Serious side effects

Restlessness, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disorders, stuttering, sleep disturbances and hallucinations, insomnia, memory impairment, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychomotor hyperactivity (including irritability and instability), sleepwalking, suicidal thoughts and behavior, tics, severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis, angioedema), severe skin adverse reactions (toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome), respiratory problems (wheezing, pneumonia, eosinophilia).

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• injury
• dyspepsia
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This medication is sensitive to moisture and light, so it should be stored at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. It is also important to keep it in a tightly closed container to prevent air from getting in.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablet with a biconvex shape

Package unit

Domestic use - 28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP) x 4]