Proasma Syrup 0.2mg

About Proasma Syrup 0.2mg

Proasma Syrup Uses

• Prevents asthma attacks triggered by allergies in children and adults.
• Reduces symptoms of allergic rhinitis, such as sneezing and a runny nose.
• Manages chronic allergic conditions, including allergic conjunctivitis, as a long term preventive treatment.

Proasma Syrup Benefits

• Works as a preventive treatment rather than a rescue medicine for sudden symptoms.
• Reduces how often allergy triggered asthma episodes occur over time.
• Also helps with associated itchy, watery eyes and a runny or blocked nose.
• The syrup form makes dosing easier for young children.

What Experts Say

Mast cell stabilizing antihistamines like this one work differently from rescue inhalers, since their benefit builds gradually as the medicine reduces the release of histamine and other inflammatory chemicals that trigger allergic asthma. Doctors explain to parents that visible improvement can take several weeks, which is why early discontinuation is a common reason treatment appears to fail.

Because sedation is more noticeable in the first few weeks, physicians often start with a lower dose and increase it gradually, particularly in young children. Combining this syrup with other sedating medicines is generally avoided unless specifically advised, since the drowsy effect can add up.

Allergic asthma and allergic rhinitis are common in children across Pakistan, often overlapping with exposure to dust, pollen, and smoke. A preventive syrup like this one fits into a broader plan that usually also includes avoiding known triggers and using rescue inhalers only when symptoms break through.

Drug Class

• Antihistamine and Mast Cell Stabilizer

Proasma Syrup 0.2mg formula

• Ketotifen Fumarate

Available forms

• Syrup

How to use Proasma Syrup 0.2mg?

• Shake the bottle well before each use.
• Give with food to reduce stomach upset.
• Use the measuring cup or spoon provided for an accurate dose.
• Continue for the full duration advised by the doctor, since benefits build over several weeks.
• Do not stop the syrup suddenly without medical advice.

Drug Interactions

• Alcohol: Increases drowsiness and should be avoided during treatment.
• Sedatives and Other Antihistamines: Add to the sedating effect of this syrup.
• Oral Antidiabetic Tablets: Rare reports of reduced platelet counts when combined, so blood counts may be monitored.
• CNS Depressants Such as Benzodiazepines: Increase the overall risk of sedation.

Risks and warnings

• Sedation: Can cause drowsiness, especially when treatment first begins.
• Driving or Machinery: Avoid activities needing full alertness until you know how the syrup affects you.
• Not for Acute Attacks: This syrup prevents future episodes and does not relieve a current asthma attack.
• Seizure History: Use with caution in patients with epilepsy or a history of seizures.
• Gradual Discontinuation: Stopping suddenly after long term use is not recommended.
• Weight Gain: Increased appetite and weight gain can occur with prolonged use.

Proasma Syrup Side Effects

• Drowsiness
• Dry mouth
• Dizziness
• Increased appetite
• Weight gain
• Irritability in children
• Rare seizures in predisposed patients
• Rare liver problems

Storage Conditions

• Store below 30°C away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed after use.
• Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Keep out of reach of children.