Ketotifen Benefits & Uses

Ketotifen is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Conjunctivitis
Allergy
Eye Infections
Itchy Eyes

Ketotifen Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for >= 3 years
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for 6 month to 3 years old children

Ketotifen Related Warnings

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.

Severe
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.

Severe
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate
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.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Ketotifen with Other Drugs

Ketotifen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acetazolamide

Metformin

Warfarin

Ketotifen Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ketotifen unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Asthma
Blood Clotting Disorders
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Nasal Polyps
Diabetes
Epilepsy

Frequently asked Questions about Ketotifen

Is this Ketotifen habit forming or addictive?

Ketotifen is not addictive in nature.

No
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.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ketotifen only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Ketotifen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Ketotifen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ketotifen

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Ketotifen with food.

Unknown
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.

Unknown