Asthafen Tablet
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Product introduction
Asthafen Tablet is the prescription medicine used to prevent the symptoms of asthma. It helps to reduce the number and severity of asthma attacks by decreasing inflammation (swelling) in the lungs.
Asthafen Tablet is used to treat many disorders due to allergic responses
Asthafen Tablet is used to treat many disorders due to allergic responses
Uses of Asthafen Tablet
Benefits of Asthafen Tablet
In Prevention of Asthma
Asthafen Tablet works by reducing and preventing swelling and inflammation in the lungs. It prevents the symptoms of asthma, such as tightness in chest, wheezing, breathlessness, and coughing. This allows you to carry out daily activities more easily and confidently.
It may take a few weeks for Asthafen Tablet to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless the doctor advises you to, otherwise you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
It may take a few weeks for Asthafen Tablet to show full effects. Keep taking it regularly as prescribed even if you do not have any symptoms (this means it is working). Do not stop taking it unless the doctor advises you to, otherwise you are more likely to suffer from symptoms. This medicine will not stop an asthma attack that has already started.
Side effects of Asthafen Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Asthafen
- Irritation
- Agitation
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Nervousness
- Sedation
- Conjunctival inflammation
How to use Asthafen Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Asthafen Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Asthafen Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Asthafen Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Asthafen Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Asthafen Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Asthafen Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Asthafen Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
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Fact Box
Chemical Class
Cycloheptathiophene Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Mast cell stabilizers
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Asthafen Tablet
Once A Day
68%
Twice A Day
20%
Alternate Day
7%
Thrice A Day
5%
What are you using Asthafen Tablet for?
Asthma
100%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
50%
Excellent
33%
Average
17%
What were the side-effects while using Asthafen Tablet?
No Side Effec*
50%
Blurred visio*
50%
*No Side Effect, Blurred vision
How do you take Asthafen Tablet?
With food
100%
Please rate Asthafen Tablet on price
Not Expensive
67%
Average
33%
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Address: Off. Ashram Road, Ahmedabad - 380 009., Gujarat, India
Country of origin: India
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