Ketotifen
Therapeutic Group
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, SystemicIndication Dosage
Allergic Rhinitis, Bronchial Asthma:
- Adult: 1 Mg Twice Daily With Food, Increased If Necessary To 2 Mg Twice Daily
- Children 3-17 Yrs: 1 Mg Twice Daily With Food
Allergic Rhinitis In Readily Sedated Patients:
- Adult: Initially 0.5-1 Mg Once Daily, Dose To Be Taken At Night
Content
- Syp: Per ml: Ketotifen 0.2mg.
- Tab /Cap: Ketotifen 1mg.
Pregnancy
Caution Advised Or Avoid
Stability
- Non-steroidal Respiratory Anti-inflammatory
- Antihistamines
Contra Indications
- None Known
Precautions
- None Known
Lactation
- Caution Advised or Avoid
Side Effects
- Gi Distress
- Headache
- Nausea
- Anxiety
- Restlessness
- Insomnia
- Drowsiness
- Impaired Reactions
- Dry Mouth
- Dizziness.