Zedotifen tablets, syrup & drops – Anti-Asthmatic

✔️ Medically Reviewed by: Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Composition and Pharmaceutical forms

  • Zedotefen 1mg. tablets: Each tablet contains ketotifen (as fumarate) 1mg.
  • Zedotefen syrup: Each 5 ml. Syrup contain ketotifen (as fumarate) 1mg.
  • Zedotefen drops: Each 1ml. Drops contains Ketotifen (as fumarate) 1mg.

Indications

Long-term prevention of:

  1. Bronchial asthma (all forms including mixed one).
  2. Allergic bronchitis.
  3. Asthmatic symptoms associated with hay fever.

Prevention and treatment of:

  1. Multi-system allergies.
  2. Allergic rhinitis.
  3. Allergic skin reactions.

Dosage

Adults: One tablet twice daily at morning and evening meals. In patients susceptible to sedation a progressive regimen is recommended during the first week of treatment commencing with half tablets twice daily at evening only and increasing to the full therapeutic dose of one tablet twice daily within 5 days. If necessary the dosage may be increased up to 2 tablets twice daily.

Children 6 months 3 years old: 8 – 10 drops twice daily.

Children aged 3 years and above: 16 20 drops twice daily or teaspoonful of syrup twice daily.

Package

  • Tablets: pack of 20, 100 and 1000 tablets in strips.
  • Syrup Bottle containing 100 ml.
  • Drops Dropper containing 15 ml.

Storage

  • Store at temperature not exceeding 30°C.
  • Keep in dry place, protect from light.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Medicament is a product which affects your health, and its consumption contrary to instructions is dangerous for you.
  • Follow strictly the doctor’s prescription, the method of use and the instructions of the pharmacist who sales the medicament.
  • The doctor and the pharmacist are experts in medicine. It’s benefits and risks.
  • Do not by yourself interrupt the period of treatment prescribed for you.
  • Do not repeat the same prescription without consulting your doctor.
  • Keep medicament out of children reach.

Council of Arab Health Ministers and Union of Arab Pharmacists

Produced by: El Nasr Pharmaceutical Chemicals Co. “ADWIC” Abu-Zaabal – A.R.E.. ATC Code: R06AX17

Dr. Ahmad Baker

Dr. Ahmad Baker, PharmD

Senior Pharmacist & Health Educator

With over 23 years of clinical experience in hospital and community pharmacy across Egypt and Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ahmad specializes in reproductive health and pharmaceutical safety. He is dedicated to providing evidence-based guidance to empower patients in the MENA region.

Medical Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes and reflects the latest pharmaceutical protocols. It is not a substitute for personal medical advice. Always consult Dr. Ahmad Baker or your healthcare provider before starting any treatment.