Zaditen (Ketotifen Fumarate) and/or alternatives

General Information on Zaditen

Zaditen is commonly prescribed for children that are suffering from a mild form of allergic asthma. Prepared by using a drug named ketotifen fumarate, the medication works as a non-bronchodilator antiasthmatic drug that produces anti-allergic activities inside the body. Ketotifen has been tested to inhibit a number of substances that are responsible for causing inflammation and other asthma symptoms. The result is that various asthma symptoms are controlled in terms of their frequency, duration, and level of severity. Some medical experts may recommend Zaditen for an acute form of asthma in children, while others find it ineffective for the same. It has been proven that a daily dose of Zaditen can reduce the need of other anti-asthmatic medications.

Side Effects of Zaditen

Weight gain is the most commonly experienced side effect of this medication. The less common side effects associated with Zaditen include chills, fever, cough, headache, loss of appetite, nausea, shivering, sore throat, and vomiting. Abdominal pain, drowsiness, sleeping problems, dizziness, tiredness and muscle pain may also be experienced. Rarely reported Zaditen side effects include redness of the skin, itching, increase in frequency of urination, burning sensation while passing urine, dizziness, skin peeling and skin rashes. Immediately contact your doctor if your child experiences one or more of these symptoms.

Precautions

Your doctor must be familiar with the history of allergies if your child had experienced them in the past. It is also important to inform the doctor about your history of medications for any other health issue. If your child has been on other anti-asthmatic medications, you must provide complete information about the same to your doctor. Make sure that Zaditen is stored in a dry place with temperatures not more than 25 degrees Celsius.

The effectiveness of Zaditen in adults is still unknown. It is important that people having a history of diabetes or seizures consult medical experts before starting the medication. Also, pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should strictly discuss the use of Zaditen with their doctors before using it.

Zaditen Dosage

Zaditen 1 mg twice a day is recommended for children aged 3 years or more. Those in the age group of 6 months to 3 years are to take Zaditen 0.5 mg twice a day. You can buy Zaditen in tablet or syrup form, and you must seek advice from your doctor to make the choice. Zaditen can be taken with or without food. It is better to take the medication at a fixed time in the morning and evening every day. The weight of the child can affect the medication dosage and thus, it must be discussed with the doctor. Contact your doctor or the local poison centre in case of overdose that may lead to blurred vision, abnormal heartbeat, drowsiness, sweating, and loss of consciousness.

Zaditen Interactions

Zaditen may interact with oral antidiabetic medications like metformin. Antihistamines and sedatives are other medications that have the possibility of interacting with Zaditen. If your child is sensitive to benzoate compounds, it is recommended that you opt for the Zaditen syrup over the tablet. The medication has been tested to interact with alcohol as well. You have to discontinue the use of the aforementioned drugs to start the use of Zaditen.

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