Zaditor (Ketotifen Fumarate) Drug Center: Guide to Drug Information for Professionals, Patients and Caregivers at RxList

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May 27, 2012

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Allergy medications overview

The arsenal of allergy drugs includes dozens of medications that relieve allergy symptoms when confronted with a trigger known as an allergen. That trigger could be something from a plant, such as pollen, or something from an animal (pet dander, dust mites, cockroaches). Other allergy triggers include certain fragrances or chemical substances.

What causes a person's allergic reaction is highly individual. But the reactions are often universal: swelling and inflammation, especially around the eyes, nose, and throat, usually accompanied by itching.

Some allergy medications work against the effects of histamines, which are released during an allergic reaction. Other medications reduce swelling, affect the immune system, or affect release of other substances associated with allergic reactions.

Many allergy drugs are available without a prescription.

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Zaditor Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Prescribing Information

For Patients

Zaditor (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution) is used to treat itching of the eyes caused by allergy to dust, pollen, animals, or other allergens. It is an antihistamine. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include burning/stinging/irritation of the eye, headache, stuffy/runny nose, bad taste in your mouth, and increased sensitivity to light.

The dose of Zaditor for adults and children 3 years of age and older: Put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice per day. Other drugs may interact with Zaditor ophthalmic. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications and supplements you use. During pregnancy, Zaditor should be used only when prescribed. It is not known whether this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Zaditor (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Zaditor Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

ZADITOR® (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution) is indicated for the temporary prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis.

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What is Zaditor Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Zaditor Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using ketotifen ophthalmic and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

redness, drainage, eyelid swelling, or other signs of infection;
eye pain;
vision changes; or
severe itching of the eyes worse than before using the medication.

Less serious side effects may include:

mild burning, stinging, or eye irri...

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What is Zaditor Patient Information?

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Zaditor Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to prevent and treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic/seasonal conjunctivitis). Ketotifen is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that cause an allergic reaction.

HOW TO USE: If you are using the over-the-counter product, read all directions on the product package before using this medication. If your doctor has prescribed t...

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