What you should
know about
Zaditen®
Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine even if you have already been taking Zaditen® for some time. This leaflet provides a summary of the information available on your medicine and if you have any questions or are not sure about anything ask your doctor or pharmacist (chemist).
The name of your medicine is Zaditen® and it contains ketotifen. It is used to help prevent asthma attacks and also for allergic conditions such as rhinitis.
Things to remember about Zaditen
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Make sure it is safe for you to take Zaditen® (see inside leaflet)*. |
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Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. Never change the dose yourself. |
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Do not stop taking your medicine unless your doctor tells you to. |
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Zaditen® can sometimes cause side-effects. You can find these listed inside this leaflet.** |
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Keep your medicine away from children. |
You will find more about your medicine inside this leaflet.
The name at your medicine is Zaditen® and it contains ketotifen It is used to reduce the frequency and severity of attacks but will not stop an attack once it has started.
It is also used for some allergic conditions such as rhinitis.
*Before taking your medicine
Are you pregnant or breast feeding a baby?
Are you taking medicine for diabetes?
Are you taking any sleeping tablets or any other tablets that make you sleepy?
If the answer to any of these questions is yes you should tell your doctor.
If you are already taking another medicine for asthma make sure you know whether you are to continue with both medicines. You should discuss this with your doctor.
Taking your medicine
Take your medicine exactly as your doctor tells you. The pharmacist’s label will tell you how much to take and how often. If it doesn’t or you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
**After taking your medicine
Most people benefit from taking this medicine, but a few people can be upset by it. If you develop a dry mouth or slight dizziness do not worry, but tell your doctor at your next visit.
If you feel drowsy whilst taking Zaditen® you should not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol.
Storing your medicine
Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.
If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any leftover medicine to the pharmacist. Only keep it if the doctor tells you to.
What's in your
medicine
Zaditen®
tablets and capsules each contain 1 mg ketotifen.Zaditen® tablets also contain: magnesium stearate, maize starch and lactose.
Zaditen® capsules also contain: silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, maize starch and mannitol The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains titanium dioxide.
Further Information
REMEMBER
: This medicine is only for you. Only a doctor can prescribe it for you. Never give it to anyone else.This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine, and the information given applies only to Zaditen®. If you are unsure about anything or have any questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Zaditen® is a registered Trade Mark.
Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
Frimley Business Park, Frimley
Camberley, Surrey GU16 5SG
Zaditen® tablets PL 0101/0125
Zaditen® capsules PL 0101/O105
Sandoz Products (Ireland) Limited
Airton Road
Tallaght
Co. Dublin
Zaditen® tablets PA 13/13/4
Zaditen® capsules PA 13/13/1
