Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1 mg/5 ml

Business Unit: Human

Medicine Type: Liquid

Generic Name: Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1 mg/5 ml

Therapeutic Class: Anti-histamines (1st Generation)

Indication: Ketotifen is an H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer Ticofen (Ketotifen) is indicated in the prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma, symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis.

Dosage & Administration: Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food. If necessary the dose may be increased to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases. Children above 2 years: 1 mg twice daily with food. Patients known to be easily sedated should begin treatment with 0.5 to 1 mg at night for the first few days or as directed by the physician. Use in elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician.

Preparation: A bottle containing 100 ml syrup and a measuring cup.