Ketotifen is a potent antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It has also eosinophil inhibitor activity and has been used in the prophylactic treatment of asthma and symptomatic relief of allergy.
INDICATION:
It is indicated as a prophylactic of bronchial asthma. It is also indicated in symptomatic relief of allergy such as hay fever, urticaria.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
Adult: The usual dose is 1 mg twice daily with food: if necessary dose should be increased to 2 mg twice daily. Initial treatment in readily Child: Under 2 years, it is not recommended: Child over 2 years 1 mg is recommended twice daily with food.
SIDE EFFECT
Drowsiness and in isolated cases, dry mouth and slight dizziness may occur at the beginning of treatment, but disappear spontaneously after a few days.
