Kofen 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)
100 ml bottle: ৳ 55.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate oral |
| Company | Opsonin pharma ltd |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma
- Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions like rhinitis and conjunctivitis
- Alleviating complications of 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
- Prophylactic activity may take several weeks to become fully established
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dosage: 1 mg twice daily with food, may be increased to 2 mg in severe cases
- Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food
- Elderly dosage: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician
Interaction
- May potentiate the effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
Contraindications
- Avoid concomitant use with oral antidiabetic agents
- Avoid use in pregnancy and when 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 Kofen to avoid exacerbation of asthma
- Supplement Kofen treatment with specific antimicrobial therapy if intercurrent infection occurs
- Reactions may impair driving or operating machinery
- Avoid alcoholic drinks
Overdose Effects
- Confusion
- Headache
- Bradycardia
- Respiratory depression
- Elimination of the drug with gastric lavage or emesis is recommended
- General supportive treatment is required
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
- Kofen 1 mg/5 ml Syrup is an 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
- Pregnancy may be unsafe, consult doctor
- No clear guidance for breast-feeding, consult doctor
- No available data on kidney function, consult doctor
- No available data on liver function, consult doctor