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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.