Montelukast Chewable Tablets 5 mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older, montelukast is taken as 10 mg once daily orally. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals. Patients with asthma should take it once daily in the evening, while those with allergic rhinitis should determine the timing of the dose according to their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet, 1 packet, or 1 film once daily in the evening.

Child dose

For children aged 6 to 14 years, montelukast is taken as 5 mg once daily, to be chewed or placed on the tongue and dissolved without water. For children aged 4 to 5 years, montelukast is taken as 4 mg once daily, to be chewed.

This medication should not be taken by individuals allergic to this medication or any of its components. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so those with genetic conditions that prevent lactose digestion should also avoid it. This medication is for patients with asthma or allergic rhinitis and can be used by a wide range of age groups. However, various side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, rash, etc., may occur during treatment, so if abnormal symptoms arise, it is essential to consult a doctor. Since this medication is not intended for the treatment of acute attacks of asthma that worsen suddenly, other emergency treatments should be prepared when acute symptoms occur. When used with inhaled corticosteroids, the dosage should be gradually adjusted according to the doctor's instructions, and it should not be suddenly switched to other steroids. During treatment, symptoms from the nervous system may occur, such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts, so if such changes appear, the patient should inform their doctor immediately. Patients allergic to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should not take those medications concurrently with this drug. During pregnancy or breastfeeding, the safety of this medication has not been fully established, so it should only be taken under a doctor's judgment when necessary. When administering to children, the appropriate dosage and method of use for their age must be followed, and its safety and effectiveness have not been established for infants under 6 months of age. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open the package until just before taking it, and take it immediately after preparation. It should be stored in a safe place out of the reach of children, and it is recommended not to transfer it to other containers. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so it is necessary to remove the drug from the gastrointestinal tract and receive symptomatic treatment.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• angioedema
• vasculitis rash
• systemic eosinophilia
• hepatocellular liver injury
• cholestatic hepatitis
• mixed liver injury
• convulsions

Mild side effects

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

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

Appearance

Pink chewable tablets with a convex shape on both sides

Package unit

30 tablets (10 tablets/PTP X 3), 28 tablets (7 tablets/PTP X 4)