Ketovent 1 mg Tablet

Ketovent 1 mg Tablet is an oral prescription medicine that contains 1 mg of ketotifen in each tablet. It belongs to the antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer class, and it is used to help prevent allergic asthma symptoms rather than relieve a sudden asthma attack. Ketovent 1 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is intended for patients whose doctor has chosen ketotifen as part of an allergy- or asthma-prevention plan.

How it works: Ketotifen helps calm the allergic response by blocking histamine effects and stabilizing mast cells, which helps reduce the release of substances that can trigger asthma symptoms. As a tablet, Ketovent 1 mg is taken by mouth and works gradually to help lower the chance of wheezing, coughing, and allergy-related breathing symptoms over time.

Ketovent 1 mg Tablet is a higher-strength tablet form, so it is used when a doctor wants a full 1 mg dose in a simple oral tablet. Because this strength can cause drowsiness in some people and is not meant for quick relief, it may be chosen for regular preventive use rather than on-the-spot symptom control.

• Prevention of allergic asthma symptoms
• Supportive treatment for allergic conditions
• Reduction of wheezing and cough triggered by allergies
• Long-term allergy symptom control as prescribed by a doctor

• Swallow Ketovent 1 mg Tablet with water, unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed regular dosing.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not use it to treat a sudden asthma attack or severe breathing problem.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor says the tablet can be split or altered.
• Follow the exact schedule your doctor prescribes; this medicine is usually taken regularly, not only when symptoms appear.

Each Ketovent 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of ketotifen per tablet. The dose may be taken once or twice daily depending on the doctor’s plan, and the maximum daily dose should not be changed on your own. Your prescriber decides the right amount based on your symptoms, age, and how well you tolerate this strength.

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
• Mild stomach upset

• Ketovent 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 make sleepiness worse.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, liver problems, or glaucoma.
• This medicine is not for sudden asthma attacks; keep your rescue inhaler available if prescribed.
• Do not stop or change the dose without medical advice, especially if it is part of an asthma-prevention plan.
• Use caution if you are elderly or sensitive to sedating medicines, because the 1 mg tablet may feel stronger at first.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using ketotifen.

• Alcohol
• Sleeping pills or other sedatives
• Antihistamines or allergy medicines that can cause drowsiness
• Tricyclic antidepressants and other medicines that increase sedation
• Asthma medicines or other drugs your doctor wants monitored for dose adjustments

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