Montelukast Chewable Tablet 5mg (Montelukast Sodium)

Adult dose

This medication should be taken once daily; asthmatic patients should take it in the evening, while allergic rhinitis patients should determine the administration time based on their condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet once daily in the evening. This medication should be taken 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

Child dose

Children aged 6 to 14 years should chew 1 tablet of 5 mg once a day. This medication should be given 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals.

This medication contains the artificial sweetener aspartame, which is broken down into phenylalanine in the body. Therefore, patients with phenylketonuria, a hereditary condition that requires restriction of phenylalanine intake, should not take this medication. This medication contains lactose, so patients with hereditary issues like galactose intolerance, Lapp lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take it. Various side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, cough, and rash may occur during treatment; if symptoms worsen or persist, consult a doctor. Asthma patients should be aware that this medication is not for treating acute asthma attacks; appropriate emergency medications should always be ready during acute symptoms. This medication should not be taken with aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and patients with hypersensitivity to aspirin should exercise caution. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a doctor before taking this medication and should only be administered if necessary. Children and the elderly can also take this medication, but it should be taken according to a doctor's instructions considering safety and efficacy based on age. In case of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general symptomatic treatment should be provided under a doctor's guidance. This medication is sensitive to light and should not be opened until just before administration; it should be consumed immediately after preparation. Keep it in a safe place out of the reach of children, and avoid transferring it to another container. This medication should be taken continuously even when asthma symptoms are absent, and if symptoms worsen or abnormal reactions occur, consult a doctor immediately.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, tightness in the chest, difficulty breathing, anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction), toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, severe skin reactions, thrombocytopenia, liver issues (increased ALT and AST, cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular damage, mixed liver injury), systemic eosinophilia, vasculitic rash, worsening pulmonary symptoms, cardiac complications, neuropathy, central nervous system symptoms

Mild side effects

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air, moisture, and light. The proper storage temperature is room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

Pink chewable tablet with a convex shape on both sides.

Package unit

7 tablets/blister x 4