Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Taiyo for asthma and allergy

General information on Japanese Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Taiyo for asthma and allergy

Package details: 100 capsules

Manufacturer: Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.,Ltd, Japan

Active ingredient: ketotifen fumarate (chemical formula C23H23NO5S)

Medical effect: ketotifen capsules are effective for the treatment of the following diseases and conditions:

• bronchial asthma,
• allergic rhinitis,
• eczema or dermatitis,
• hives,
• cutaneous pruritus.

Contraindications and precautions: do not use for pregnant and breastfeeding women. Do not use for patients with epilepsy or a history of it.

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop taking the medicine and consult with your doctor. If you’re taking any other medication, please consult with your doctor before use.

Avoid driving a car or operating dangerous mechanisms, as this medicine may cause sleepiness. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medication.

Dosage and administration of Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Taiyo from Japan for asthma and allergy

For adults, take 1 capsule twice a day, after breakfast and before bedtime. The dosage may be adjusted by the consulting doctor according to patient’s disease, age and symptoms.

How effective are Japanese Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Taiyo for asthma and allergy?

Ketotifen capsules Taiyo’s active ingredient is ketotifen fumarate. It is a cycloheptathiophene derivative with anti-allergic activity. Ketotifen capsules work by selectively blocking histamine (H1) receptors and preventing the typical symptoms caused by histamine release. Also, this medicine inhibits the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells involved in hypersensitivity reactions. In other words, it is effective for decreasing chemotaxis and activation of eosinophils.

Who should take Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Taiyo from Japan?

Ketotifen is generally safe and well-tolerated (A. P. Martín, J. Urrets-Zavalia et al. The effect of ketotifen on inflammatory markers in allergic conjunctivitis: an open, uncontrolled study. BMC Ophthalmology, 2003, 3(2)). Ketotifen capsules Taiyo improve allergic symptoms in patients with bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema or dermatitis, hives and cutaneous pruritus. However, it is not designed for the relief of asthmatic attacks.