Tifen 1 mg/5 ml (Syrup)

100 ml bottle: ৳ 48.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Ketotifen fumarate oral
Company Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd
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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 allergies such as hayfever and urticaria

Pharmacology

  • Anti-allergic properties
  • Antihistamine properties
  • Sustained inhibitory effect on histamine reactions
  • Effective in preventing asthmatic attacks
  • Reduction of asthma attacks in number, severity, and duration
  • Progressive reduction of corticosteroids and/or bronchodilators

Dosage & Administration

  • Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food, can be increased to 2 mg in severe cases
  • Children above 3 years: 1 mg twice daily with food, start with 0.5 to 1 mg if easily sedated
  • Elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician

Interaction

  • Potentiate effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines, and alcohol
  • Reversible fall in platelet count with oral antidiabetic agents

Contraindications

  • Avoid concurrent use with oral antidiabetic agents
  • No evidence of teratogenic effect, but recommendations for use in pregnancy or breastfeeding not given

Side Effects

  • Drowsiness
  • Dry mouth
  • Slight dizziness

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Continue previous treatment for a minimum of two weeks after starting Tifen
  • Avoid taking charge of vehicle or machinery on first day of treatment
  • Patients advised to avoid alcoholic drinks

Overdose Effects

  • Confusion
  • 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

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