Zatofen Syrup Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Ketotifen
Used For
Allergy
How it works
Ketotifen works by inhibiting (to prevent or slow down) certain substances in the body that are known to cause inflammation. It is an antihistamine that reduces the harmful effects of histamine.
Zatofen Syrup Usage And Safety
Dosage
Ketotifen
Side Effects
Agitation , Irritability , Inability to sleep (insomnia) , Nervousness , Dizziness , Burning sensation when passing urine and need to urinate frequently and urgently (cystitis) , Dry mouth , Drowsiness , Weight increased , Somnolence , Headache , Vomiting , Nausea , Diarrhoea
Drug Interactions
If you are taking any oral medicines for diabetes , If you are taking any medicines for asthma , If you are taking any medicines to treat sleeplessness or anxiety or medicines to treat depression.If you are taking anti-histamines to treat allergic reactions such as itching, rash or runny nose , If you are taking any anticoagulants to reduce the ability of the blood to clot.
Indication
It belongs to a group of drugs which have anti-allergic activities and it is used to treat allergic conditions such as rhinitis.
When not to Use
Do not take this medicine:- If you are allergic to ketotifen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .- If you have epilepsy.- If you are taking any oral medicines for diabetes.- If you are breastfeeding
Zatofen Syrup Precautions
Precaution
During the first few days of treatment your reactions may be impaired (i.e. you may feel drowsy or your reactions may be slower than usual, even if you do not feel drowsy). You should not take charge of vehicles or machinery until the effect of your medicine on your reactions is known.Your doctor may reduce the dose if your reactions are slowed.
Zatofen Syrup Warnings
Warning 1
Ketotifen may increase the effects of sedatives, anti-histamines, medicines used to treat depression or anxiety, anticoagulants to reduce the ability of the blood to clot and alcohol.
Warning 2
As ketotifen may lower the seizure threshold it should be used with caution in patients with a history of epilepsy. Convulsions have been reported very rarely during ketotifen therapy.
Warning 3
Thrombocytopenia may occur in patients taking ketotifen at the same time as oral antidiabetic drugs (biguanides). The simultaneous administration of these drugs should therefore be avoided .
Zatofen Syrup Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
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