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Small Child, Premature Birth, Weak Lungs, Allergy Issues, Chest Congestion. Prescribed Zatofen. Correct Medication?
My son is 2 years old and he is a premie. Born in 8th month and has weak lungs issue since birth. He is 11 kg now and is very active. He has allergy issues and gets sick very often. He gets chest congestion and brethlessness and bn treatd with antibiotics and nabs. My colleague has suggested me to use zatofen as she has a son with almost same allergy issue and now much better. Should I use Zatofen?
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Zatofen (Ketotifen) is a type of asthma medication which, when taken every day and used along with other antiasthma medications, may reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of asthma symptoms or attacks in children.
It may also lead to a reduction in daily requirements of other antiasthma medications.
Ketotifen does not relieve symptoms of an asthma or allergic attack.
It must be taken regularly for it to be effective.
In light of this information please discuss the issue with your regular doctor.
It is not a good idea to try any new medicine without discissing with doctor
Hope the information is useful.
Zatofen (Ketotifen) is a type of asthma medication which, when taken every day and used along with other antiasthma medications, may reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of asthma symptoms or attacks in children.
It may also lead to a reduction in daily requirements of other antiasthma medications.
Ketotifen does not relieve symptoms of an asthma or allergic attack.
It must be taken regularly for it to be effective.
In light of this information please discuss the issue with your regular doctor.
It is not a good idea to try any new medicine without discissing with doctor
Hope the information is useful.
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