Montelukast Sodium 10 mg Tablet

Adult dose

This medication is taken once daily, however, in the case of asthma patients, it is taken in the evening. For allergic rhinitis patients, the dosing time is determined according to the patient's condition. Patients with both asthma and allergic rhinitis should take 1 tablet in the evening once daily. Adults and adolescents over 15 years should take 10 mg of montelukast once a day orally.

This medication is used for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis. During usage, psychiatric symptoms may occur, so if changes such as agitation, anxiety, depression, hallucinations, or suicidal thoughts arise, consultation with a doctor should be made immediately. Those with hypersensitivity to this medication or certain genetic issues like lactose intolerance should not take it. Side effects such as fatigue, headache, abdominal pain, indigestion, cough, and rash may occur, and if symptoms persist or worsen, consult a doctor. This medication is not suitable for treating acute asthma attacks, so an emergency inhaler should always be on hand. Patients hypersensitive to aspirin or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs should avoid taking these medications while using this drug. It should only be used during pregnancy when necessary, and nursing mothers should exercise caution while taking it. Children and the elderly can also take it, but safety and efficacy may vary based on age, so they should follow a doctor's instructions. In cases of overdose, there is no specific antidote, so general treatment based on symptoms is required along with medical monitoring. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transfer to another container should be avoided. Consult a doctor immediately if asthma symptoms worsen or new symptoms appear during use, and do not arbitrarily discontinue or change other asthma treatments.

Serious side effects

Hives, severe swelling (edema), angioedema, chest tightness, difficulty breathing, cold sweat, paleness, severe allergic reactions, severe rash with high fever, blisters, skin peeling, pain of oral/eye mucosa, severe skin reactions, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, asthma attacks, respiratory issues accompanied by cough+fever, respiratory problems, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), extreme lethargy, liver issues (jaundice),

Mild side effects

• Weakness
• fatigue
• fever
• abdominal pain
• trauma
• indigestion
• infectious gastroenteritis
• toothache
• dizziness
• headache

This medication is sensitive to air, moisture, and light, so it must be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be kept between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a long time.

Appearance

Beige, rounded rectangular film-coated tablets

Package unit

30 tablets/box [10 tablets/Alu-Alu × 3]