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Ketotifen Fumarate – Uses, Dosage, and Brands in UAE

Brand Name: HISTOFEN

Strength: 1 mg/5ml | Form: Syrup

Price in UAE: AED 24.00

Available in UAE pharmacies

About Ketotifen Fumarate

Class: | Antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist) Use: | Management of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma; prevention of asthma attacks in children Adult dose: | 1 mg (5 ml) twice daily, may be adjusted based on clinical response Pediatric dose: | 0.5 mg (2.5 ml) to 1 mg (5 ml) twice daily for children aged 3 years and older; consult a physician for children under 3 years Side effects: | Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal dist

Drug Class

Antihistamine (H1 receptor antagonist)

Uses & Indications

Management of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and asthma; prevention of asthma attacks in children

Storage Requirements

Store at room temperature (15-30°C or 59-86°F), protect from light, and keep out of reach of children

Manufacturer & Packaging

Manufacturer: Riyadh Pharma (Medical and Cosmetic Products Company Ltd.), SAUDI ARABIA

Package Size

100ml Galss Bottle

Price & Supplier

Price in UAE: AED 24.00

Dosage Information

Adult Dose

1 mg (5 ml) twice daily, may be adjusted based on clinical response

Pediatric Dose

0.5 mg (2.5 ml) to 1 mg (5 ml) twice daily for children aged 3 years and older; consult a physician for children under 3 years

Side Effects

Drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, fatigue, gastrointestinal disturbances

Contraindications & Precautions

Hypersensitivity to ketotifen or any component of the formulation; use in patients with a history of severe asthma attacks requiring hospitalization

Important Warnings

Caution in patients with a history of seizures; may cause drowsiness; avoid alcohol and other CNS depressants; not recommended for acute asthma attacks

Other Brands & Strengths Available in UAE

Different brands and strengths of Ketotifen Fumarate available in UAE pharmacies:

APIZAD 0.25 mg/ml Eye Drops ASMAFORT 1 mg Tablets ASMAFORT 1 mg/5ml Syrup GLODITEN 1 mg Tablets GLODITEN 1 mg/5ml Syrup HISTOFEN 1 mg/5ml Syrup KETONIL 1 mg/5ml Syrup KETONIL 1 mg/5ml Syrup KETOTIFEN 0.25 mg/ml Eye Drops ORCHAZID 0.25 mg/ml Eye Drops

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Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and should not replace professional medical advice. Always consult with a licensed healthcare provider or pharmacist in the UAE before taking any medication. The information presented here is specific to medicines available in UAE pharmacies and is regularly updated to ensure accuracy for patients and healthcare professionals in the United Arab Emirates.

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