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This remedy by inhibiting the current of calcium ions, as well as reducing their number in mast cells, prevents the release of histamine and other mediators of inflammation and allergy.
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Release form and composition

The drug can be administered in four versions: tablets, drops, soft capsules or syrup.
The tablets produce a flat cylindrical round shape of white tint. They have a separation risk, chamfer and low odor. Let out tablets in blisters (planimetric packings) on 10 pieces which place in a cardboard pack. Ketotifen - instructions for use are contained in each box, where there can be from 1 to 5 blisters.
    The active substance is ketotifen in the form of ketotifen fumarate.
Ketotifen tablets contain 1 mg of active ingredient. Additional substances: lactose monohydrate, starch, magnesium stearate.
The syrup contains 1 mg / 5 ml of active ingredient.

Pharmacological effect

Ketotifen has anti-allergic effects on the body. The therapeutic effect of the drug is based on inhibition of the release of histamine from mast cells. When taking pills inside therapeutic effect has been developing for 15 minutes and lasts up to 12 hours.
The drug has a sedative effect on the central nervous system.

Indications for use

What helps? Ketotifen is intended for long-term treatment and prevention of exacerbations of the following diseases:
    Allergic conjunctivitis;
    Allergic rhinitis;
    Allergic bronchitis;
    Atopic bronchial asthma;
    Allergic dermatitis;
    Acute and chronic urticaria;
    Hay fever (pollinosis) and its asthmatic complications.

Contraindications

    Breastfeeding period;
    Hypersensitivity to the drug.
In addition, a contraindication to the use of tablets is:
    Gestation period;
    Age up to 3 years.
It is recommended to appoint with caution:
    Tablets: with liver failure and patients with epilepsy;
    Syrup: the period of pregnancy, especially in the first trimester.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

The use of ketotifen during pregnancy is possible only in exceptional cases when the therapeutic effect of the drug exceeds the intended harm. The drug should be under the mandatory supervision of the attending physician.
Based on the fact that the drug easily penetrates into breast milk, the use of ketotifen during breastfeeding is contraindicated and is possible only in case of complete failure of breastfeeding.

Instructions for use

The instructions for use indicate that Ketotifen tablets are taken orally, in the morning and in the evening during meals.
    The recommended dosage for adults and children is 1 tablet 2 times a day, in severe cases, an increase in the dose for adults up to 2 mg 2 times a day is allowed. The treatment period is 3 months or more.
Removal of the drug should be carried out gradually over a period of 2-4 weeks.

Side effects

Side effects of ketotifen include constipation, vomiting, indigestion, increased appetite, dry mouth, a slower reaction rate, a feeling of fatigue, dizziness, drowsiness, and nervousness.
The drug can trigger the development of cystitis (inflammation of the bladder), impaired urination, weight gain, the development of thrombocytopenia (decrease in platelet count) and skin reactions.

Overdose

When the daily dose recommended in the instructions is exceeded, patients quickly develop signs of overdose, which manifest themselves with the following clinical symptoms:
    Inhibition of psychomotor reactions and inhibition of certain reflexes;
    Reduced blood pressure;
    Cyanosis of the skin;
    Confusion;
    Bradycardia;
    Cramps;
    In severe cases, coma may develop.
When identifying the first signs of an overdose with a drug, the patient urgently needs to induce vomiting, flush the stomach and enter the enterosorbent inside. These techniques are effective only if a short time has passed since the use of the medicine.

special instructions

    Not intended for the relief of an asthma attack.
    Persons sensitive to sedative action, in the first 2 weeks, the drug is prescribed in small doses.
    In patients receiving oral hypoglycemic agents at the same time, the number of platelets in the peripheral blood should be monitored.
    The abrupt cancellation of the previous treatment with beta-adrenostimulants, glucocorticosteroids, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) in patients with bronchial asthma and bronchospastic syndrome after joining ketotifen therapy, is discontinued for at least 2 weeks, gradually reducing the dose. Treatment is stopped gradually, within 2-4 weeks (possible recurrence of asthmatic symptoms).
During the period of treatment, it is necessary to refrain from driving vehicles and practicing potentially hazardous activities that require increased concentration and psychomotor speed.

Drug interactions

Ketotifen can greatly enhance the effects on the human body of hypnotic drugs, ethyl alcohol and antihistamine drugs. If you combine this drug with hypoglycemic drugs, then the patient is likely to develop thrombocytopenia. Such people should be constantly monitored in the peripheral blood platelet count.
In patients with bronchospastic syndrome or bronchial asthma, abrupt withdrawal of treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone, glucocorticosteroids and beta-adrenostimulyator after joining Ketotifen is undesirable. Cancellation of these drugs should be carried out within 14 days, reducing the dose gradually, in order to avoid a relapse of the asthmatic syndrome.

Reviews about Ketotifen

We picked up some feedback from people about Ketotifen:
Lyuba

    In the first months of summer, when all normal people enjoy the first greenery and flowering, my illness makes life unbearable. The thing is that I have bronchial asthma, and during this period it is exacerbated from allergic reactions to flowers, pollen and herbs. With the nose constantly flowing, itchy eyes, suffocation. During this period, “Ketotifen” always helps me. It relieves allergic reactions, prevents asthma attacks, facilitates breathing. Saving “Ketotifen” more than 10 years. I do not notice any side effects from the use of the drug, perhaps I was just used to it. For the price of the tablet is quite affordable.
Alexey

    From the middle of May I began to sneeze continuously + runny nose, came to the pharmacy to take “something from allergies”. Pharmacists offered a choice of several drugs, relying on chance and on the price, took ketotifen. I have been drinking for a couple of weeks, I hardly notice the symptoms of my allergy. I do not feel any side effects.

Storage conditions

Store in a dry place (tablets), dark and out of reach of children at temperature: tablets - up to 25 ºС, syrup - 5-15 ºС.
Shelf life - 3 years.

Terms of sell

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