Asthafen Tablet

Composition of Asthafen Tablet

Asthafen Tablet contains Ketotifen (1mg). It belongs to the Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist class of medicines.

Uses of Asthafen Tablet

Asthma Allergic eye disease

Key benefits

• In Asthma Asthafen Tablet helps manage asthma symptoms by supporting long-term control. It reduces the sensitivity to allergens and minimizes asthma flare-ups. This helps the individual breathe more easily and experience fewer asthma attacks. When used as instructed by the doctor
• it improves physical activity and reduces the need for emergency medications
• making daily life more comfortable and less restricted. In Allergic eye disease Asthafen Tablet helps relieve itchy
• red
• and irritated eyes caused by allergies. It also supports overall eye comfort when exposed to allergens like dust or pollen. When used correctly
• it helps the individual to go about daily activities without constant discomfort
• improving overall quality of life. Show More

How Asthafen Tablet works

Asthafen Tablet works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers (histamine, leukotrienes) that may cause inflammation, spasms of muscles of the airways, and other symptoms of asthma and eye allergies.

How to take Asthafen Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asthafen Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Asthafen Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause severe drowsiness, a fast heartbeat, confusion and, in children, agitation and fits. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Asthafen Tablet

Most side effects of Asthafen are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Asthafen Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Older antihistamines cause marked drowsiness — do not drive or operate machinery until you know how this affects you. Tell your doctor promptly about any change in mood, sleep, agitation or unusual thoughts while taking montelukast; this is uncommon but recognised. This relieves the symptoms of an allergy; it does not treat the cause, and it is not a treatment for an acute asthma attack. Seek emergency care for swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, or difficulty breathing.

Do not take Asthafen if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. The sedating antihistamines are not suitable for very young children, or for people with glaucoma or an enlarged prostate, without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Alcohol, sleeping tablets and other sedating medicines add to the drowsiness. Tell your doctor about all cold and cough preparations — many already contain an antihistamine.

How to store Asthafen Tablet

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Asthafen Tablet

Asthafen Tablet can cause drowsiness or dizziness in some individuals. Avoid driving or operating heavy machinery until you know how it affects you. Long-term use of Asthafen Tablet may lead to increased appetite and weight gain, so maintain a balanced diet and active lifestyle. Asthafen Tablet stabilizes mast cells, reducing eye itching, redness, and irritation caused by allergies. However, it does not treat infections, so avoid using it for bacterial or viral eye issues.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

TORRENT PHARMACEUTICALS

Therapeutic class:

RESPIRATORY

Drug class:

Antihistamine / leukotriene antagonist

Chemical class:

Cycloheptathiophenes