Preparation
Broket tablet: Each tablet contains Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1.38 mg equivalent to 1 mg Ketotifen.
Broket syrup: Each 5 ml contains Ketotifen Fumarate BP 1.38 mg equivalent to 1 mg Ketotifen.
Indication
Prophylactic treatment of bronchial asthma. Symptomatic treatment of allergic conditions, including rhinitis and conjunctivitis.
Contraindication
When drowsiness occurs then could be a hazard. Also, contraindicated for concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agents & hypersensitivity to Ketotifen or any of the excipients.
Dosage & Administration
Adults: 1 mg twice daily with food. If necessary the dose may be increased to 2 mg twice daily in severe cases.
Children above 2 years: 1 mg twice daily with food. Patient\\\'s known to be easily sedated should begin treatment with 0.5 to 1 mg at night for the first few days or as directed by the physician.
Use in elderly: Same as adult dose or as advised by the physician.
Side Effect
Drowsiness and in isolated cases dry mouth, slight dizziness may occur at the beginning of treatment, but usually disappear spontaneously after a few days.
Precaution
May impair task requiring mental alteration e.g. driving or operating machinery, history of epilepsy, pregnancy and lactation, children (<3 years).
Drug Interaction
A reversible fall in platelet counts has been reported in a few patients receiving Ketotifen concomitantly with oral antidiabetic agents. The mechanism of this reaction is unknown and therefore Ketotifen should not be used when oral antidiabetics are being administered.
Presentation
Broket tablet: Box containing 10 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Broket syrup: 100 ml syrup in amber glass bottle.
Use Children
Potential safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years have not been established.
Overdosage
Clinical results have shown no serious signs or symptoms after the ingestion of up to 20 mg of Ketotifen Fumarate.
Storage
Store in a dry place, at temperature not exceeding 25 °C. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Commercial Pack
Broket ® tablet: Each box contains 10 blister strips of 10 tablets.
Broket ® syrup: Each amber glass bottle contains 100 ml syrup.
