Ethifen 1 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 2.50 (10 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 25.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Ethical drugs limited |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating the complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria
Pharmacology
- Anti-allergic properties
- Antihistamine properties
- Anti-anaphylactic properties
- Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
- Long-term clinical trials for asthma attacks reduction
Dosage & Administration
- Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
Potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agent
- Avoid in pregnancy and while breastfeeding
Side Effects
- Drowsiness
- Dry mouth
- Slight dizziness
Pregnancy & Lactation
Not recommended during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Ethifen
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
- Potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Drowsiness
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
Therapeutic Class
Cromoglycate & related drugs
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool and dry place, protect from light. Keep out of the reach of children
Chemical Structure
- Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
- Chemical Structure Image: https://medex.com.bd/storage/res/g-res-649-ketotifen-fumarate-oral-chemical-structure-WOrxlxSmVByavydbYqzn.svg
Common Questions
- What is Ethifen 1 mg Tablet? - Antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
- What is Ethifen 1 mg Tablet used for? - Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
- Pregnancy warnings - Asthafen 1 mg tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy
- Breastfeeding warnings - Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor
- Effect on kidney function - No data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug
- Effect on liver function - No data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug