Ketomarin Tablets (Ketotifen Fumarate)

Adult dose

Adults: 1 mg of ketotifen orally twice a day (morning and evening with meals). For those over 10 years old, doses can go up to 2 mg as needed. If sensitivity occurs, start with 0.5 mg orally twice a day in the first week of treatment or 1 mg at bedtime and gradually increase to 2 mg per day. Adjust as appropriate based on age and symptoms.

Child dose

Children aged 3 years and older: 1 mg of ketotifen orally twice a day (morning and evening with meals). If sensitivity occurs, start with 0.5 mg orally twice a day in the first week of treatment or 1 mg at bedtime.

This medication is used to alleviate allergy symptoms. This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its ingredients, those with a history of epilepsy or seizure disorders, nursing women, and patients with certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication cannot substitute for steroids used in asthma treatment, so patients receiving treatment for asthma should exercise caution. When taking this medication, symptoms such as drowsiness, dizziness, and dry mouth may occur, and especially in children, central nervous system symptoms such as agitation or insomnia may appear, so careful observation is necessary. Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery for the first few days, and patients who are on long-term steroid treatment should reduce the dosage of this medication slowly. Interactions may occur when taken with other medications, especially oral hypoglycemics, sedatives, or alcohol, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is required. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully consider the benefits and risks of using this medication, and nursing women should avoid taking it or discontinue breastfeeding if possible. Caution should also be exercised in children and the elderly; in particular, close observation is necessary for children as they may exhibit symptoms such as seizures or agitation. In case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, and seizures may occur, and immediate medical attention should be sought for appropriate treatment. It is recommended to temporarily stop this medication before allergy testing, and it should be kept in its original container out of reach of children.

Serious side effects

• Erythema multiforme
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• severe skin reactions
• urticaria

Mild side effects

• Cystitis
• weight gain
• agitation
• irritability
• insomnia
• nervousness
• dizziness
• sedation
• dry mouth
• hepatitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that allows no air to enter and kept at room temperature between 1°C and 30°C. Storing it this way helps maintain the effectiveness of the medication for a longer period.

Appearance

White round tablet

Package unit

Domestic use - 30 tablets/bottle, Domestic use - 500 tablets/bottle