Sama Ketotifen Syrup (Ketotifen Fumarate)

Adult dose

Adults and children 3 years and older: Take 1 mg of ketotifen orally twice a day (morning and evening meals). For children over the age of 10, a dose of up to 2 mg may be given if needed. If sedation or other sensitive effects occur upon ketotifen administration, it is recommended to start with 0.5 mg twice a day or 1 mg at bedtime during the first week of treatment, gradually increasing to 2 mg per day.

Child dose

Children aged 6 months to less than 3 years: For this medication, take 0.5 mg orally twice a day (morning and evening meals). Adjust dose appropriately according to age and symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or its components. Patients with a history of epilepsy or convulsive disorders should use this medication with caution as there is a risk of seizures occurring during treatment. This medication cannot be used as a substitute for corticosteroid drugs used in the treatment of asthma, and it is recommended that breastfeeding women do not take it. Patients taking oral hypoglycemic agents or those with genetic issues such as fructose intolerance must consult a physician before using this medication. Patients already taking other medications for the purpose of preventing or treating asthma should not abruptly stop their existing medications but should gradually adjust them under medical supervision. Initial use of this medication may cause symptoms such as drowsiness, dry mouth, and dizziness, but these usually resolve naturally with time. Particularly in children, central nervous system symptoms such as excitability, insomnia, and nervousness may occur, so careful monitoring is necessary. When driving or operating machinery, caution is required as the reaction time may slow down after taking this medication. Patients who have been receiving long-term steroid treatment should be very cautious when reducing the steroid dosage while taking this medication, and it is crucial to taper down gradually. This medication may interact with other drugs, so especially when taken with hypoglycemic agents, sedatives, sleeping pills, antihistamines, or alcohol, consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is recommended. Pregnant women or women of childbearing potential should use this medication only when the therapeutic benefits outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding women are advised to avoid taking it or to stop breastfeeding. In the case of overdose, symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, seizures, and respiratory depression may occur, necessitating immediate medical attention for appropriate treatment. It is recommended to discontinue this medication before allergy tests and to store it in a safe place out of reach of children. Also, removing the medication from its original container and storing it in another container may lead to degradation of the drug’s quality or misuse, so it should be stored in its original container.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• Cystitis
• weight gain
• excitability
• irritability
• insomnia
• nervousness
• dizziness
• sedation
• dry mouth
• increased liver enzymes

This medication is sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a special container that blocks light. Additionally, it is recommended to keep it at room temperature, avoiding extremely hot or cold environments.

Appearance

Colorless, transparent, viscous syrup

Package unit

200mL, 500mL (bottle)