Kefat
Ketotifen FumarateAntihistamine
Indication:
·
Prophylactic
treatment of bronchial asthma
·
Allergic
rhinitis
·
Allergic
conditions such as hay fever, itchy rash or reactions to insect bites.
·
Allergic
conjunctivitis
Dosage & Administration:
Kefat Tablet
Above 3
years and Adults
1 mg
twice daily (once in the morning & once in the evening).
Elderly same as adult dose or as advised by the physician.
Kefat Syrup:
6
months to 3 years
0.25 ml / kg body weight, twice daily (Once in the morning & once in the
evening).
* Missed dose- If a dose of this medicine is missed that should be taken as
soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the
missed dose and the regular dosing schedule should be maintained. Dose should
not be doubled in case of a missed dose. Ketotifen may be taken with or without food.
Preparation:
Kefat Tablet: Each tablet
contains Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1.38 mg equivalent to Ketotifen 1 mg.
Kefat Syrup: Each 5 ml
syrup contains Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1.38 mg equivalent to Ketotifen 1 mg.