Asfen

by Remington

Active ingredient: Ketotifen

Packs

• Tab · 1 mg · 3x10's (018692)
• Syp · 0.2 mg/mL · 60 mL (018694)

About Ketotifen, Oral

Bronchodilator & Anti-asthma Preps: Orals/Parenterals

Uses

Prophylaxis of bronchial asthma. Allergic conditions.

How to take it

Adults: 1-2 mg twice daily with food. Children: Under 2 yr, not recommended; over 2 yr, 1 mg twice daily with food.

Side effects

Drowsiness, impaired reactions, dry mouth, dizziness. Occasionally, CNS stimulation, wt gain, isolated severe skin reactions. Rarely, cystitis, raised liver enzymes, hepatitis.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Pregnancy: Contraindicated in pregnancy. Lactation: Contraindicated or not recommended. Precautions: History of epilepsy. Withdraw over 2-4 weeks in asthma patients.

Advice

Take with meals.

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Interactions with Ketotifen, Oral

Alcohol, CNS depressants, oral hypoglycaemics, antihistamines.

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