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Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Ketotifen
Drug Class
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Systemic
Chemical Class
Piperidylbenzocycloheptane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also cl...
What is Proasma?
Uses
Ketotifen ophthalmic (for the eyes) is used in adults and children at least 3 years old to temporarily treat itching of the eyes caused b...
How It Works
Chemical Class
Piperidylbenzocycloheptane
Pharmacological Group
on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine, H1 Blocker, Ophthalmic pharmacological group
It is of Synthetic origin and belongs to Piperidylbenzocycloheptane. It belongs to H1-antagonist pharmacological group on the basis of mechanism of action and also classified in Antihistamine, H1 Blocker, Ophthalmic pharmacological group. The Molecular Weight of Ketotifen (Fumarate) is 425.50. Its pKa is 8.43.
How to Take It
1
Adult · PO
1 to 2 mg — 12 hourly
2
Child · Opthalmic
0.025 % — As recommended.
From 3 year of age.
3
Child · Oral
500 ug — 12 hourly
Recommended in Paeds over 2 Years of Age
Safety Alerts
You should not use ketotifen ophthalmic if you are allergic to it, or if you have: eye irritation caused by wearing contact lenses
Ask a doctor before using ketotifen ophthalmic if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Do not allow a young child to use ketotifen ophthalmic without help from an adult
Important Warnings
CNS disorder, cardiac disorder, severe renal and hepatic impairment, history of epilepsy
Withdraw over 2-4 weeks in asthma patients
Side Effects
GI distressheadachenauseaanxietyrestlessnessinsomniadrowsinessimpaired reactionsdry mouthdizziness.
Drug Interactions
Alcohol
CNS depressants
oral hypoglycaemics
antihistamines.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised or avoid
Lactation
Caution advised or avoid
Storage
Tab, Caps, Elixir, Eye Drops Store Below 25°C.
Price Intelligence
Rs 88.35
DVAGO observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
DVAGORs 88.35
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Ketotifen, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
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