Zaditen

Zaditen is used for to treat atopic asthma in children. 

Dosage Forms and Strengths

• List of dosages

Dosage Considerations – Should be Given as Follows:

• Systemic formulation not commercially available in the United States
• Children 6 months old-3 years old: 0.05 mg/kg orally twice daily
• Children over 3 years old: 1 mg orally twice daily
• Start with 1/2 dose, increase to full dose within 5 days
• Not for acute attacks
• Not for adults

Other Indications and Uses

• Adjunct treatment of mild atopic asthma in children

Side effects of Zaditen may include:

• Weight gain
• Rash
• Respiratory infection
• Abdominal pain
• Increased appetite
• Nosebleed
• Puffy eyelid
• Sleep disturbance

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.