Zaditor

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  • Ocular allergy/inflammation
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  • Generic Name & Formulations
  • Indications
  • Dosage and Administration
  • Contraindications
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  • Pharmacokinetics
  • Interactions
  • Adverse Reactions
  • Clinical Trials
  • Note
  • Patient Counseling

    • Zaditor Generic Name & Formulations

    Legal Class

    OTC

    General Description

    Ketotifen (as fumarate) 0.025%; oph soln; contains benzalkonium chloride.

    Pharmacological Class

    Antihistamine.

    How Supplied

    Soln—5mL

    Storage

    Store at 4°-25°C (39°-77°F).

    Manufacturer

    Alcon Laboratories, Inc.

    Zaditor Indications

    Indications

    Temporary prevention of ocular itching due to allergic conjunctivitis.

    Zaditor Dosage and Administration

    Adults and Children

    <3yrs: not recommended. ≥3yrs: 1 drop in affected eye(s) every 8–12hrs. Max 2 doses/day.

    Zaditor Contraindications

    Not Applicable

    Zaditor Boxed Warnings

    Not Applicable

    Zaditor Warnings/Precautions

    Warnings/Precautions

    Contact lenses (remove; may reinsert 10 minutes after administration, if eye is not red). Reevaluate if irritation, eye pain, or visual changes persist beyond 72 hours or worsen.

    Nursing Mother Considerations

    Caution should be used when ketotifen fumarate is administered to a nursing mother. It is unknown whether ocular administration could result in sufficient systemic absorption.

    Pediatric Considerations

    Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients below the age of 3 years have not been established.

    Zaditor Pharmacokinetics

    See Literature

    Zaditor Interactions

    Not Applicable

    Zaditor Adverse Reactions

    Not Applicable

    Zaditor Clinical Trials

    Clinical Trials

    Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution was found to be significantly more effective than placebo in preventing ocular itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. The effect of ketotifen was seen within minutes after administration.

    Zaditor Note

    Not Applicable

    Zaditor Patient Counseling

    Patient Counseling

    Care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle.

    Do not use to treat contact lens related irritation.

    Benzalkonium chloride, the preservative in Zaditor, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Wait at least 10 minutes after instilling drops before inserting contact lenses.

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