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Ketotifen (monograph)

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Medically Reviewed by Oluni Odunlami, MD TheMediTary.Com | Reviewed: Jul 11, 2023  Additional Content by TheMediTary.Com

Generic name: zaditor

Availability: Over the counter

Pregnancy & Lactation: Risk data available

Brand names: Ketotifen ophthalmic, Zaditor, Claritin eye, Refresh eye itch relief, Alaway

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What is Ketotifen (monograph)?

Introduction

Relatively selective histamine H1-receptor antagonist and mast-cell stabilizer.

Uses for 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).

Ketotifen Dosage and Administration

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.

Detailed Ketotifen ophthalmic dosage information

Related/similar drugs

prednisone, cetirizine ophthalmic, dexamethasone ophthalmic, prednisolone ophthalmic, azelastine ophthalmic, doxylamine

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.

How should I use Ketotifen (monograph)

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.

Detailed Ketotifen ophthalmic dosage information

Related/similar drugs

prednisone, cetirizine ophthalmic, dexamethasone ophthalmic, prednisolone ophthalmic, azelastine ophthalmic, doxylamine
Ketotifen (monograph) Dosage information (more detail)

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