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What you should
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Please read this leaflet carefully before you start to take your medicine even if you have already been taking 
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Zaditen 
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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).
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The name of your medicine is 
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Zaditen
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 and it contains ketotifen. It is used to help prevent asthma attacks and also for allergic conditions such as rhinitis.
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Things to remember about Zaditen    
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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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Keep your medicine away from children.
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You will find more about your medicine inside this leaflet.
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The name at your medicine is 
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Zaditen
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 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.
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It is also used for some allergic conditions such as rhinitis.
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Before taking your medicine
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Are you pregnant or breast feeding a baby?
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If the answer to any of these questions is yes you should tell your doctor.
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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.
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Taking your medicine
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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.
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*After taking your medicine
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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.
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If you feel drowsy whilst taking 
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 you should not drive or operate machinery. Avoid alcohol.
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Storing your medicine
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Keep your medicine in a safe place where children cannot reach it. Your medicine could harm them.
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If your doctor decides to stop your treatment, return any leftover medicine to the pharmacist. Only keep it if the doctor tells you to.
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What's in your
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Zaditen tablets and capsules each contain 1 mg ketotifen.
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tablets also contain: magnesium stearate, maize starch and lactose.
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Zaditen 
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capsules also contain: silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, maize starch and mannitol The capsule shell is made of gelatin and contains titanium dioxide.
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Further Information
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REMEMBER
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This leaflet does not contain complete information about your medicine, and the information given applies only to 
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Zaditen 
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is a registered Trade Mark.
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Sandoz Pharmaceuticals
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Zaditen 
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tablets PL 0101/0125 Sandoz Products (Ireland) Limited Zaditen tablets PA 13/13/4 Zaditen capsules PA 13/13/1 <FIGURE></FIGURE> 
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