VENTISOL
KETOTIFEN · by FOZAN
DRUGS FOR OBSTRUCTIVE AIRWAY DISEASES, SYSTEMIC Non-steroidal respiratory anti-inflammatory/ Antihistamines FOZAN
Composition
Syp: Per ml: Ketotifen 0.2 mg. Tab/Cap: Ketotifen 1 mg.
Indications & 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.
Precautions
CNS disorder, cardiac disorder, severe renal and hepatic impairment, history of epilepsy. Withdraw over 2-4 weeks in asthma patients.
Interactions
Alcohol, CNS depressants, oral hypoglycaemics, antihistamines.
Pregnancy
Caution advised or avoid
Lactation
Caution advised or avoid
Side Effects
GI distress, headache, nausea, anxiety, restlessness, insomnia, drowsiness, impaired reactions, dry mouth, dizziness.