Asthafen Tablet Information

Asthafen Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Secondary and off-label uses of Asthafen Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Asthafen Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Common side effects of Asthafen Tablet include Agitation, Irritability, Insomnia. Some other side effects of Asthafen Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Asthafen Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Asthafen Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Asthafen Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Asthafen Tablet related warnings section.

Asthafen Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Asthafen Tablet in conditions like Diabetes, Epilepsy. The section on Asthafen Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Asthafen Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Asthafen Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Asthafen Benefits & Uses
Asthafen Dosage & How to Take
Asthafen Side Effects
Asthafen Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Asthafen with Other Drugs
Asthafen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Asthafen
Asthafen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Asthafen Tablet Benefits & Uses

Asthafen Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

Allergic Rhinitis (Read More - Home Remedies for Allergic Rhinitis)
Conjunctivitis (Read More - Say Goodbye to Pink Eye: Best At-Home Treatments for Conjunctivitis)
Allergy (Read More - Simple and Effective Home Remedies for Allergy Relief)
Eye Infections
Itchy Eyes (Read More - Soothing Solutions: Home Remedies for Itchy Eyes)

Asthafen Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for >= 3 years
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Allergic Rhinitis (Hay Fever) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice, dose for 6 month to 3 years old children

Asthafen Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Asthafen Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Asthafen has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Asthafen without medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Asthafen Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Asthafen should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Asthafen Tablet on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Asthafen. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Asthafen Tablet on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Asthafen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Asthafen Tablet on the Heart?

You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Asthafen. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Asthafen Tablet with Other Drugs

Asthafen Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Acetazolamide

Metformin

Warfarin

Asthafen Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Asthafen Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Eye Disorders
Asthma
Blood Clotting Disorders
Bleeding
Kidney Disease
Angioedema
Nasal Polyps
Diabetes
Epilepsy

Frequently asked Questions about Asthafen Tablet

Is this Asthafen Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Asthafen Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Asthafen Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Asthafen Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Asthafen Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Asthafen Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Asthafen Tablet

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Asthafen Tablet and food will interact.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Asthafen Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Asthafen Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown