Asumalife Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ketotifen fumarate

Indications/Uses

Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma. Symptomatic treatment of allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, urticaria & pruritus.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult & childn >12 yr 1 mg bd. Minimize initial sedation ½ daily dose in 2 divided doses or single dose in evening for 5 days.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Acute asthma attacks. Premature infants, neonates.

Special Precautions

Concomitant use w/ oral antidiabetic agents may cause reversible fall in platelet count. Avoid abrupt w/drawal. May affect ability to drive or operate machinery. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Sedation, dry mouth, dizziness, increased appetite & wt gain.

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Drug Interactions

Potentiated effects of sedatives, hypnotics, antihistamines & alcohol.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R06AX17 - ketotifen ; Belongs to the class of other antihistamines for systemic use.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Asumalife syr 1 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

100 mL x 1's

Form

Asumalife tab 1 mg

Packing/Price

12 × 60's

Asumalife

ketotifen

Manufacturer:

Y.S.P. Industries

Distributor:

Y.S.P. Industries