Aerofen 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

Indications

• Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
• Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions including rhinitis and conjunctivitis
• Alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma
• Symptomatic treatment of allergy such as hayfever and urticaria

Pharmacology

• Ketotifen has anti-allergic properties
• Properties of an antihistamine
• Marked anti-anaphylactic properties
• Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
• Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks

Dosage & Administration

• Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food, may increase to 2 mg in severe cases
• Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
• Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by physician

Interaction

• Potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohols
• Reversible fall in the platelet count observed in some patients receiving concomitant treatment

Contraindications

• Reversible fall in platelet count observed in some patients receiving Ketotifen concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agent
• No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or when breastfeeding not given

Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Slight dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

• No evidence of teratogenic effect, but not recommended in pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

• Continue previous treatment for at least two weeks after starting Aerofen
• Possible existence of adrenocortical insufficiency in steroid-dependent patients
• Avoid operating vehicles or machinery during the first day of treatment
• 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

Common Questions about Aerofen 1 mg/5 ml Syrup

• Antihistamine medication and a mast cell stabilizer used to treat allergic conditions such as conjunctivitis, asthma, and urticaria (hives)
• Indicated in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria
• Possible unsafe to use during pregnancy
• No human or animal studies available for breast-feeding warnings
• No available data for kidney or liver function effects

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