Ketasma 1 mg Tablet

Ketasma 1 mg Tablet contains ketotifen 1 mg in each tablet. It is a prescription antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer used to help prevent allergic symptoms and, in some patients, to reduce the frequency of asthma attacks. Ketasma 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is not meant to give fast relief of an active asthma attack.

How it works: Ketotifen works by blocking histamine and helping stabilize mast cells, which lowers the release of substances that drive allergic inflammation. In tablet form, Ketasma 1 mg Tablet is taken regularly so it can help prevent symptoms rather than treat sudden wheezing right away.

Ketasma 1 mg Tablet is a full-strength tablet form, so it may be chosen for patients who have already been assessed by a doctor and need the 1 mg dose rather than a lower-strength option. Because ketotifen can cause drowsiness, this strength may feel sedating at first, and your prescriber may adjust timing or dosing based on how you respond.

• Prevention of allergic asthma symptoms
• Reduction of allergy-related wheeze
• Help with allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Long-term allergy control as prescribed

• Swallow Ketasma 1 mg Tablet with a glass of water.
• Take it exactly as your doctor prescribes, because the 1 mg strength may be used on a specific schedule.
• If it upsets your stomach, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether it can be taken with food.
• Do not use Ketasma 1 mg Tablet for sudden asthma symptoms or an acute attack.
• Avoid alcohol if it makes you more sleepy while taking this tablet.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist specifically tells you it is safe to do so.

Each Ketasma 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of ketotifen. The dosing frequency may be once or twice daily depending on the condition being treated, and the maximum daily amount depends on the prescriber’s instructions and the patient’s age and response. Because this is a 1 mg tablet, your doctor decides how often you should take it and whether a lower or less frequent dose is more appropriate.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ketotifen may include:

• Drowsiness or sleepiness, which may be more noticeable with the 1 mg tablet
• Dizziness
• Dry mouth
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Fatigue

• This 1 mg tablet can cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol and other sedating medicines can increase sleepiness with Ketasma 1 mg Tablet.
• Tell your doctor if you have epilepsy, because seizure risk may be a concern in some patients.
• Use caution if you have glaucoma, urinary retention, or trouble emptying the bladder.
• Let your prescriber know if you have liver disease or kidney problems before using this tablet.
• Do not rely on Ketasma 1 mg Tablet for sudden shortness of breath or an asthma attack; use your rescue inhaler if prescribed.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your clinician whether the benefit outweighs the risk.

• Other antihistamines
• Sleep medicines and sedatives
• Alcohol
• Antidepressants or other medicines that can increase drowsiness
• Asthma medicines that your doctor may want to review alongside ketotifen

Store Ketasma 1 mg Tablet in its original strip or box at room temperature, away from moisture and heat.