Ketotifen

Brand names: Zaditor
Drug class: Antineoplastic Agents

Usage of Ketotifen

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Self-medication for temporary relief of ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis (i.e., conjunctivitis due to pollen, grass, ragweed, or animal hair or dander).

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How to use Ketotifen

Administration

Ophthalmic Administration

Apply topically to the eye as an ophthalmic solution.

Dosage

Available as ketotifen fumarate; dosage expressed in terms of ketotifen.

Pediatric Patients

Allergic Conjunctivitis Ophthalmic

One drop of a 0.025% solution in the affected eye(s) twice daily (at an interval of 8–12 hours) for those ≥3 years of age.

Adults

Allergic Conjunctivitis Ophthalmic

One drop of a 0.025% solution in the affected eye(s) twice daily (at an interval of 8–12 hours).

Prescribing Limits

Pediatric Patients

Allergic Conjunctivitis Ophthalmic

Do not administer more frequently than twice daily.

Adults

Allergic Conjunctivitis Ophthalmic

Do not administer more frequently than twice daily.

Warnings

Contraindications

  • Known hypersensitivity to ketotifen or any ingredient in the formulation.

    • Warnings/Precautions

    Specific Populations

    Pregnancy

    Category C.

    Lactation

    Distributed into milk in rats following oral administration. Cautious use is recommended.

    Pediatric Use

    Safety and efficacy not established in children <3 years of age.

    Should not be used in children <3 years of age unless otherwise directed by a clinician.

    Common Adverse Effects

    Conjunctival injection, headaches, rhinitis. Some events may be related to the underlying ocular disease.

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