Kefton 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 44.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketotifen fumarate oral
Company Zenith pharmaceuticals ltd
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Indications

  • Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
  • Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions
  • Alleviating complications of itching, pain, and tenderness associated with neurofibroma

Pharmacology

  • Anti-allergic properties
  • Properties of an antihistamine
  • Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
  • Anti-anaphylactic properties
  • Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
  • Long-term clinical trials support effectiveness

Dosage & Administration

  • Adult dosage: 1mg twice daily with food
  • Children above 3 years: 1mg twice daily with food
  • Gradual dosage increase for severe cases
  • Special dosing for easily sedated patients
  • Elderly use same as adult dose or as advised by physician

Interaction

  • Potentiate effects of sedatives, antihistamines, and alcohol

Contraindications

  • Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
  • No recommendations for pregnancy or 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
  • Special considerations for systemic corticosteroids and ACTH use
  • Avoid alcohol and operating machinery during initial treatment
  • Potentiation of sedative and alcohol effects

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

Chemical Structure

  • Molecular Formula: C19H19NOS
  • Chemical Structure Image: See provided link

Common Questions about Kefton 1 mg/5 ml Syrup

  • Indication in bronchial asthma, rhinitis, conjunctivitis, hayfever, urticaria

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