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Monterazene Tablets 10/5 mg (Montelukast, Levocetirizine)

Monterazene Tablets 10/5 mg (Montelukast, Levocetirizine)

Prescription medicationTablet경구
Ingredient · strength
Levocetirizine Hydrochloride›5mg / 1 tabletMontelukast Sodium›10.4mg / 1 tablet
Manufacturer / importer
(주)테라젠이텍스
Appearance
Light orange round film-coated tablets
Packaging
Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 202302726 · Approved 2023.09.12 · Insurance code 698504820

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)테라젠이텍스

Efficacy & effects

Relief of symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis

  • Asthma
  • perennial allergic rhinitis
  • symptoms of allergic rhinitis
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This medication helps patients experiencing asthma and perennial allergic rhinitis to effectively alleviate the symptoms of allergic rhinitis. It is used to manage asthma symptoms and reduce the discomfort caused by rhinitis, improving the quality of life.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults and adolescents over 15 years: Take 1 tablet orally once daily in the evening.

Precautions

This medication may cause serious neuropsychiatric adverse effects, so if you experience changes such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts while taking it, consult your doctor immediately. This medication is not administered to patients with certain allergies, renal failure, women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, or those with lactose intolerance. Patients with weakened kidney or liver function and elderly individuals should use this medication cautiously as it may increase the blood level of the drug. Common side effects during use can include upper respiratory tract infections, nasopharyngitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, and tonsillitis. Rarely, dry mouth or electrocardiogram abnormalities have been reported. This medication is not intended for the treatment of acute asthma attacks; emergency medication must be on hand during acute exacerbations. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication if you have hypersensitivity to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Caution should be exercised when driving or operating machinery since drowsiness or fatigue may occur; it should be avoided in conjunction with alcohol. It should only be administered when necessary during pregnancy, and it is safest for breastfeeding women not to take this medication. Safety and efficacy for children under 15 years of age have not been established. In the case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so appropriate treatment should be provided according to the symptoms, and you should follow your doctor's instructions. This medication is sensitive to light, so do not open it until use, and store it out of reach of children. Be cautious as transferring to another container can adversely affect product quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Urticaria
  • facial swelling
  • difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

Agitation, aggressive behavior, anxiety, depression, disorientation, attention disorders, stuttering, sleep disorders, hallucinations, insomnia, memory disorders, obsessive-compulsive behavior, psychomotor hyperactivity, sleepwalking, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, tics, upper respiratory infections, nasopharyngitis, gastrointestinal disturbances, tonsillitis, dry mouth, QT interval prolongation on electrocardiogram, dyspepsia, gastritis, gastroesophageal reflux disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colonic polyps, facial swelling, pain, pharyngitis, sinusitis, hypercholesterolemia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is advisable to keep it at a cool room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Light orange round film-coated tablets

Package unit

Bottle - 100 tablets/bottle, Bottle - 30 tablets/bottle

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