Ketof
Ketof is a brand of Ketotifen, which functions as an antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It is utilized as a long-term preventive treatment to decrease the frequency and severity of asthma attacks, as well as to treat allergic symptoms. It is not effective for relieving an acute asthma attack once it has started.
Dosage by Body Weight
The standard adult dose is 1 mg (1 tablet or 5 mL of syrup) twice daily, usually taken with meals in the morning and evening. For children, the dose is determined by age, body weight, and clinical response as prescribed by a pediatrician.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not routine
- Frequency
- Use only if prescribed
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age (typically below 5 kg) have not been clinically established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- 0.25 mg (1.25 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Should be administered with meals. Monitor closely for transient drowsiness or dry mouth.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- 0.5 mg (2.5 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard dose for infants/toddlers over 6 months of age. Administer during morning and evening meals.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- 0.5 mg to 1 mg (2.5 mL to 5 mL syrup)
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Dose can be adjusted by the healthcare provider depending on the severity of the allergic symptoms.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- 1 mg (5 mL syrup or 1 tablet)
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Tracking Notes
- Standard pediatric dose for children over 3 years of age. May be taken as syrup or tablet formulation.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not routine | Use only if prescribed | Safety and efficacy in infants under 6 months of age (typically below 5 kg) have not been clinically established. |
| 5-7 kg | 0.25 mg (1.25 mL syrup) | Twice daily | Should be administered with meals. Monitor closely for transient drowsiness or dry mouth. |
| 8-10 kg | 0.5 mg (2.5 mL syrup) | Twice daily | Standard dose for infants/toddlers over 6 months of age. Administer during morning and evening meals. |
| 11-15 kg | 0.5 mg to 1 mg (2.5 mL to 5 mL syrup) | Twice daily | Dose can be adjusted by the healthcare provider depending on the severity of the allergic symptoms. |
| 16-20 kg | 1 mg (5 mL syrup or 1 tablet) | Twice daily | Standard pediatric dose for children over 3 years of age. May be taken as syrup or tablet formulation. |
Formulation
Purpose
Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma and symptomatic relief of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, and urticaria.
Generic Name
KetotifenScheduled Drug
Yes. This medicine should be supplied or used only according to applicable prescription and regulatory requirements.