Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Nichi-Iko for asthma and allergy

General information on Japanese Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Nichi-Iko for asthma and allergy

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Package details: 100 capsules

Manufacturer: Nichi-iko 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:

1. bronchial asthma,
2. allergic rhinitis,
3. eczema or dermatitis,
4. hives,
5. 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.

As this medicine may cause sleepiness, avoid driving a car or operating dangerous mechanisms. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine.

Please not that this medicine is not designed for relief of asthmatic attack and symptoms which has already developed.

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

For adults, take 1 capsule 2 times a day, after breakfast and before bedtime. The dosage may be adjusted according to disease, age and symptoms of the patient.

How effective are Japanese Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Nichi-Iko for asthma and allergy?

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

Who should take Ketotifen capsules 1 mg Nichi-Iko from Japan?

Ketotifen capsules Nichi-Iko effectively improve allergic symptoms in patients with symptoms like bronchial asthma, allergic rhinitis, eczema or dermatitis, hives and cutaneous pruritus. This allergy medicine relieves the hypersensitivity of tissues such as airway or nasal mucosa. However, it is not designed for the relief of asthmatic attacks. Also, Ketotifen by Nichi-iko 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)).