Equlear Granules 4 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily, with asthma patients advised to take it in the evening, and in the case of allergic rhinitis patients, the dosing time should be adjusted based on the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take one tablet, 1 packet, or 1 strip in the evening, once daily. The 4 mg granule formulation can be taken directly orally or mixed with a small amount (approximately 5 mL) of soft food, breast milk, or porridge at room temperature.

Child dose

Children aged 2 to 5 years: 4 mg of Montelukast should be administered orally once daily. Infants aged 12 months to less than 2 years: 4 mg of this medication should be administered orally in the evening once daily. For infants under 12 months

This medication should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients. This medication is used to alleviate symptoms in patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis and is not intended for the immediate treatment of acute asthma attacks or bronchospasms. Various side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, fever, cough, nasal congestion, and rash may occur during use. If symptoms are severe or persistent, consult a doctor. Particularly in children and adolescents, neuropsychiatric symptoms such as anxiety, depression, agitation, and sleep disturbances have been reported, so it is essential to inform healthcare providers immediately if these symptoms occur. This medication should be used with caution in patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and it is recommended to avoid co-administration with these drugs. If pregnant or breastfeeding, consult a doctor before careful administration as needed, and it is advisable for young children or elderly patients to consult a specialist before use. No significant interactions have been reported when taken with other medications, but caution is needed when used with drugs that induce liver metabolism. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is important to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate symptomatic treatment. This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be taken immediately after opening, and it must be stored out of reach of children. Lastly, if asthma or allergic symptoms are not well controlled, consult a doctor, and always carry a rescue inhaler in case of acute exacerbation.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, pallor, anaphylaxis, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain in oral/ocular mucosa, toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, shortness of breath or difficult breathing, asthma attack, breathing abnormalities with cough + fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme drowsiness, elevated ALT and AST levels

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air and moisture from entering, and kept in a place that is not exposed to direct sunlight. It is advisable to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Uniform white granules without any foreign substances

Package unit

4 mg/pack, 4 mg/pack [x 28]