Allerban SR 2 mg 20 tablets
Apex Pharma
Apex Pharma
Composition
• Active ingredient: Ketotifen fumarate — 2 mg per sustained-release tablet (S.R.).
Allerban is a long-acting antiallergic agent.
Allerban 2 mg is used for the prevention of allergic conditions, including bronchial asthma and chronic urticaria. It has antihistamine activity and stabilizes mast cell membranes, preventing the release of inflammatory mediators.
Pharmacological properties
Ketotifen is an antihistamine with additional mast cell stabilizing properties.
It blocks H1-histamine receptors and prevents the release of histamine, leukotrienes, and other allergy mediators.
Effective with long-term use, especially in the prevention of bronchial asthma and allergic rhinitis.
The sustained-release form ensures a stable drug level for 24 hours.
Indications for use
• Prevention of allergic bronchial asthma
• Allergic rhinitis and conjunctivitis
• Chronic idiopathic urticaria
• Atopic dermatitis (as part of combination therapy).
Method of administration and dosage
Allerban SR sustained-release tablets, due to their mechanism of action, are taken once daily.
Adults: 1 tablet in the evening.
For patients who experience drowsiness or slowed reactions, it is recommended to reduce the dose to 1/2 tablet during the first week of treatment.
The maximum daily dose is 4 mg, taken in two doses.