Youngil Montelukast Tablets 10 mg (Sodium Montelukast)

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older should take sodium montelukast 10 mg orally once daily. This medication should be taken once daily, preferably in the evening for asthma patients. The 10 mg orodispersible film should be placed on the tongue and allowed to dissolve without water. It should be administered 1 hour before or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should take sodium montelukast 5 mg once daily, chewing the tablet or placing it on the tongue and allowing it to dissolve without water. Children aged 4 to 5 years should take sodium montelukast 4 mg once daily, chewing the tablet.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, and patients with the genetic disorder phenylketonuria should avoid use. Caution should be taken not to exceed the daily allowable dosage of aspartame, which can be taken up to a maximum of 2.4 grams for adults. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components should not use it. Additionally, this drug contains lactose, thus patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic issues should avoid use. This medication is used to treat asthma or allergic rhinitis, and various side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, fever, cough, and rash have been reported in clinical trials among some patients. Special caution is necessary when prescribing to certain age groups or conditions such as children, elderly individuals, and pregnant women. This medication is ineffective during acute asthma attacks, so emergency bronchodilators should always be on hand. Patients should not suddenly discontinue or reduce the dosage of other asthma treatments while taking this medication, and should follow the physician's instructions. Patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin should not take aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while on this medication. Rarely, severe symptoms such as vasculitis or eosinophilia may develop after taking this medicine, so individuals should consult with healthcare professionals if any unusual symptoms occur. This medication has not reported significant interactions with many other drugs, but monitoring by a physician may be necessary when taken with certain medications. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding should only take this medication after consulting their physician, and should only use it if necessary. This medication has been proven safe and effective across a wide age range from children to adults, but safety has not been established for children under 6 months of age. In the case of overdose, there are no specific antidotes, and general symptomatic treatment should be followed under a physician's guidance. When storing, keep this medication in a sealed container, away from children, and protect it from direct sunlight. After opening, it is advisable to take it quickly. If symptoms related to the nervous system or other abnormal symptoms occur during use, inform medical personnel immediately.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema
• toxic epidermal necrolysis
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• urticaria
• vasculitic rash
• worsened pulmonary symptoms
• cardiac complications
• neuropathy
• significant decrease in urine output

Mild side effects

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

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light and should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, it is best to store at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Beige colored, rounded square film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [(10 tablets/PTP x 3)], 28 tablets/box [(7 tablets/PTP x 4)]