Mastifen 1 mg Tablet

Mastifen 1 mg Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains ketotifen 1 mg in each tablet. Ketotifen is an antihistamine-type medicine with mast cell stabilizing effects, and Mastifen 1 mg Tablet is used to help prevent and control allergic conditions, including asthma-related symptoms in people for whom this medicine is appropriate. Because it is a 1 mg tablet, it is a specific oral strength that should be used exactly as directed by a clinician.

How it works: Ketotifen helps block the effects of histamine and reduces the release of inflammatory chemicals from mast cells. In tablet form, Mastifen 1 mg Tablet works systemically after swallowing, helping lower allergic inflammation over time rather than giving immediate relief during a sudden asthma attack.

Mastifen 1 mg Tablet provides 1 mg of ketotifen per tablet, which is a standard oral tablet strength that may be chosen when a prescriber wants a simple, measurable dose. Compared with lower strengths, this tablet may be better suited for patients who need a full 1 mg dose and can tolerate the sedating effects that ketotifen can cause; your doctor decides whether this strength is appropriate based on age, symptoms, and response.

• Prevention of asthma symptoms
• Allergic rhinitis symptoms
• Allergic eye/nose symptoms related to histamine
• Adjunct treatment for allergic conditions
• Long-term control of allergy-related wheezing or cough

• Swallow Mastifen 1 mg Tablet with water as directed by your doctor.
• Take it at the same time each day if you are prescribed a regular schedule.
• If it upsets your stomach, taking it with food may help.
• Do not use this tablet for a sudden asthma attack; follow your rescue inhaler plan for acute symptoms.
• Because ketotifen can cause drowsiness, many patients are told to take it in the evening or at bedtime.
• Do not crush or split the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor says it is okay.

Each Mastifen 1 mg Tablet contains 1 mg of ketotifen. How often you take it depends on your age, condition, and how you respond; some patients take it once or twice daily, and your doctor will set the exact schedule and maximum daily amount for you. Do not change the dose on your own, especially because this strength can cause sleepiness and other side effects.

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
• Headache

• Do not use Mastifen 1 mg Tablet to treat an asthma attack that is already happening.
• This 1 mg tablet may cause drowsiness, so avoid driving or operating machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol and other sedating medicines unless your doctor says they are safe with ketotifen.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of seizures, liver problems, or other chronic medical conditions.
• Use caution if you are older, because sleepiness and dizziness can increase fall risk.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before using this tablet.
• Do not take extra doses to make symptoms improve faster.

• Alcohol
• Sleep medicines and other sedatives
• Antihistamines or other allergy medicines that can add to drowsiness
• Medicines that lower alertness, including some anxiety or pain medicines
• Other asthma/allergy medicines if your doctor has not reviewed the combination

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