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Ketotifen is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ketotifen is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ketotifen safe for pregnant women?
Ketotifen can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Ketotifen safe during breastfeeding?
Ketotifen may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ketotifen on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Ketotifen. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ketotifen on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Ketotifen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Ketotifen on the Heart?
Ketotifen may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Ketotifen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketotifen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ketotifen habit forming or addictive?
Ketotifen is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ketotifen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ketotifen only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Ketotifen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ketotifen
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ketotifen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ketotifen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ketotifen with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 229
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zaditor™ (ketotifen fumarate)