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Singulair El Tablets (Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Singulair El Tablets (Montelukast Sodium, Levocetirizine Hydrochloride)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Montelukast Sodium›10.4mg / 1 tabletLevocetirizine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
알리코제약(주)
Appearance
White round film-coated tablets
Packaging
30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202302553 · Approved 2023.08.30 · Insurance code 645605930,656005820

Summary

Main use
Relief of symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older: 1 tablet taken orally once daily in the evening.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
알리코제약(주)

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis

  • Asthma
  • perennial allergic rhinitis
  • allergic rhinitis symptoms
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This medication is used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis in patients with asthma and perennial allergic rhinitis. It helps reduce symptoms such as nasal congestion, sneezing, and runny nose, making daily life more comfortable. Additionally, it effectively reduces discomfort caused by allergic rhinitis, improving respiratory health. By focusing on symptom relief, it contributes to an overall improvement in quality of life. Therefore, it is used to alleviate symptoms of allergic rhinitis that occur alongside asthma.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents aged 15 years and older: 1 tablet taken orally once daily in the evening.

Precautions

This medication may cause neuropsychiatric symptoms; if symptoms such as anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts occur, consult a doctor immediately. It should not be used in patients with certain allergic reactions, renal failure, pregnant or breastfeeding women, and patients with genetically induced lactose intolerance. Patients with impaired kidney or liver function and elderly patients should use this medication with more caution and follow the healthcare provider's instructions. While taking this medication, side effects such as upper respiratory infection, gastrointestinal disorders, headache, drowsiness, and skin rash may occur; any unusual symptoms should be reported. This drug is not an immediate treatment for asthma attacks; in case of acute symptoms, emergency medications should be carried and utilized. It is advisable to avoid using aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs while taking this medication, and to be cautious of rare side effects associated with eosinophilia. One of the ingredients in this medication may cause drowsiness or fatigue, so caution is required when driving or operating machinery, and it should be avoided in conjunction with alcohol. It is safest not to use this medication during pregnancy or breastfeeding, and consultation with a physician is advisable when necessary. It is recommended not to use this medication in children under the age of 15, as its safety and efficacy have not been established in this age group. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote available, so it is necessary to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment, and symptomatic treatment may be required. This medication is sensitive to light; therefore, do not open the package until ready for use, and store it in a safe place out of reach of children. Transferring to another container may degrade the quality, so it should be stored in its original container.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

Hives, facial swelling (severe), difficulty breathing, asthma exacerbation, suicidal thoughts and behaviors (including suicide), psychomotor hyperactivity, hallucinations, disorientation, attention deficit, confusion, visual disturbances, paralysis, acute vasculitis (Churg-Strauss syndrome), generalized severe swelling, liver dysfunction (elevated ALT, elevated AST), ECG QT prolongation (risk of arrhythmia), severe neuropsychiatric adverse events (significant

Mild side effects

  • Upper respiratory infection
  • nasopharyngitis
  • gastrointestinal disturbance
  • tonsillitis
  • dry mouth
  • ECG QT prolongation
  • hypercholesterolemia
  • gastric cancer
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • heat stroke
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  • insomnia
  • headache
  • drowsiness
  • menstrual pain
  • cheilitis
  • diarrhea
  • bloody stools
  • eyelid spasm
  • ventricular extrasystole
  • asthma
  • oropharyngeal pain
  • skin lesions
  • reticular erythema
  • palpitations
  • tremor
  • abdominal distension
  • chest discomfort
  • epistaxis
  • asthma exacerbation
  • eosinophilia (systemic eosinophilia)

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is best to maintain storage temperatures between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain the effectiveness and safety of the medication.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

White round film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 100 tablets/bottle

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