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DRUGS & SUPPLEMENTS
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Ketotifen
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Ketotifen uses
A cycloheptathiophene blocker of histamine H1 receptors and release of inflammatory mediators. It has been proposed for the treatment of asthma, rhinitis, skin allergies, and anaphylaxis.
Indication: Indicated as an add-on or prophylactic oral medication in the chronic treatment of mild atopic asthmatic children. Also used as self-medication for the temporary relief of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis (ophthalmic).
Ketotifen is a fast acting non-competitive histamine antagonist. It inhibits the release of mediators from mast cells. It is a non-bronchodilator antiasthmatic drug (when taken orally).
Ketotifen pharmaceutical active ingredients containing related brand and generic drugs:
Ketotifen available forms, composition, doses:
| Price | |
| Alaway 0.025% eye drops | 0.96 USD |
| Ketotifen fum 0.025% eye drops | 2.44 USD |
| Ketotifen fumarate powder | 926.63 USD |
| Novo-Ketotifen 0.2 mg/ml Syrup | 0.14 USD |
| Novo-Ketotifen 1 mg Tablet | 0.66 USD |
| Refresh 0.025% eye drops | 2.2 USD |
| Solution / Drops; Ophthalmic; Ketotifen Fumarate 0.025% | |
| Solution; Ophthalmic; Ketotifen Fumarate 0.025% | |
| Syrup; Oral; Ketotifen Fumarate 1 mg / 5 ml | |
| Tablets, Film-Coated; Oral; Ketotifen | |
| Tablets; Oral; Ketotifen Fumarate 1 mg | |
| Zaditen 1 mg Tablet | 0.83 USD |
| Zaditor 0.025% Solution 5ml Bottle | 74.96 USD |
| Zaditor 0.025% eye drops | 2.15 USD |
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References
- Dailymed."ZADITOR (KETOTIFEN FUMARATE) SOLUTION [ALCON LABORATORIES, INC.]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- Dailymed."WAL ZYR (KETOTIFEN) SOLUTION [WALGREEN COMPANY]". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
- "ketotifen". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
Frequently asked Questions
Can i drive or operate heavy machine after consuming Ketotifen?Depending on the reaction of the Ketotifen after taken, if you are feeling dizziness, drowsiness or any weakness as a reaction on your body, Then consider Ketotifen not safe to drive or operate heavy machine after consumption. Meaning that, do not drive or operate heavy duty machines after taking the capsule if the capsule has a strange reaction on your body like dizziness, drowsiness. As prescribed by a pharmacist, it is dangerous to take alcohol while taking medicines as it exposed patients to drowsiness and health risk. Please take note of such effect most especially when taking Primosa capsule. It's advisable to consult your doctor on time for a proper recommendation and medical consultations.
Is Ketotifen addictive or habit forming?Medicines are not designed with the mind of creating an addiction or abuse on the health of the users. Addictive Medicine is categorically called Controlled substances by the government. For instance, Schedule H or X in India and schedule II-V in the US are controlled substances.
Please consult the medicine instruction manual on how to use and ensure it is not a controlled substance.In conclusion, self medication is a killer to your health. Consult your doctor for a proper prescription, recommendation, and guidiance.
Review
sdrugs.com conducted a study on Ketotifen, and the result of the survey is set out below. It is noteworthy that the product of the survey is based on the perception and impressions of the visitors of the website as well as the views of Ketotifen consumers. We, as a result of this, advice that you do not base your therapeutic or medical decisions on this result, but rather consult your certified medical experts for their recommendations.Visitor reports
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What is the dose of Ketotifen drug you are taking?According to the survey conducted among sdrugs.com website users, the maximum number of people are using the following dose 1-5mg. Few medications come in only one or two doses. Few are specific for adult dose and child dose. The dose of the medicine given to the patient depends on the severity of the symptom/disease. There can be dose adjustments made by the doctor, based on the progression of the disease. Follow-up is important.
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| 1-5mg | 2 | 100.0% | |
One visitor reported time for results
What is the time duration Ketotifen drug must be taken for it to be effective or for it to reduce the symptoms?Most chronic conditions need at least some time so the dose and the drug action gets adjusted to the body to get the desired effect. The stastistics say sdrugs.com website users needed 2 weeks to notice the result from using Ketotifen drug. The time needed to show improvement in health condition after using the medicine Ketotifen need not be same for all the users. It varies based on other factors.
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| 2 weeks | 1 | 100.0% | |
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No survey data has been collected yetTwo visitors reported age
| Visitors | % | ||
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| 46-60 | 1 | 50.0% | |
| 1-5 | 1 | 50.0% | |
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The information was verified by Dr. Rachana Salvi, MD Pharmacology