Nazalen Tablets (Fumarate Ketotifen)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 1 mg of ketotifen orally per dose twice daily (with breakfast and dinner). If sensitivity occurs during ketotifen treatment, start with 0.5 mg twice daily or 1 mg at bedtime during the first week of treatment, then gradually increase to 2 mg daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children aged 3 years and older: Administer 1 mg of ketotifen orally per dose twice daily (with breakfast and dinner). Age 10 years and older: The dose may be increased to 2 mg per dose if needed.

This medication should not be used by patients who have allergies to this medication or its components, or previously experienced hypersensitivity reactions. Patients with seizure disorders or a history of such disorders should use caution when taking this medication, as seizures may occur. This medication should not be used as a substitute for corticosteroid drugs used in the treatment of asthma. It is recommended that this medication not be administered to nursing women. Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents should undergo blood tests, as platelet counts may decrease when combined with this medication. The syrup form of this medication contains maltitol, so it should not be used by patients with genetic issues such as fructose intolerance. Additionally, since it contains lactose, patients with galactose intolerance, lactose deficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption should not take this medication. During the initial days of taking this medication, mental clouding or slowed reaction times may occur, so caution is needed when operating machinery or driving. Patients undergoing long-term steroid treatment should taper off steroids slowly while taking this medication, being cautious of adrenal insufficiency. If an infection is present, appropriate antibacterial treatment should be pursued in conjunction. This medication is not intended to treat already occurring seizures, and this understanding is crucial. Seasonal allergy patients are advised to start taking this medication before or during peak symptom periods. Do not abruptly discontinue this medication; taper off gradually over a period of 2 to 4 weeks. Caution is needed as taking tranquilizers, sleeping pills, antihistamines, and alcohol together may enhance each other's effects. The safety of this medication during pregnancy is not established, so it should only be taken when absolutely necessary, and nursing women should avoid its use or stop breastfeeding. Particularly in young children, neurological symptoms such as seizures or agitation may occur, so they should be carefully monitored while taking this medication. In case of overdose, drowsiness, confusion, headache, and in severe cases seizures or respiratory depression may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. It is advisable to discontinue this medication before allergy testing, and it should be kept out of the reach of children in its original container.

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• erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe skin reactions
• weight gain
• agitation
• irritability
• insomnia
• nervousness
• dizziness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. Additionally, it is recommended to store it at room temperature, avoiding extreme heat or cold.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

30 tablets/bottle, 500 tablets/bottle