Ketotifen

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# Overview
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# Adult Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Adult)

### Allergic conjuntivitis
- 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8 to 12 hours, no more than twice per day.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Adult)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ketotifen in adult patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Ketotifen in adult patients.

# Pediatric Indications and Dosage

## FDA-Labeled Indications and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Allergic conjuntivitis
- Children 3 years of age and older: Put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8 to 12 hours, no more than twice per day.
- Children under 3 years of age: Consult a doctor.

## Off-Label Use and Dosage (Pediatric)

### Guideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label Guideline-Supported Use of Ketotifen in pediatric patients.

### NonGuideline-Supported Use
There is limited information regarding Off-Label NonGuideline-Supported Use of Ketotifen in pediatric patients.

# Contraindications
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Contraindications in the drug label.

# Warnings

### Do not use
- If you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
- If solution changes color or becomes cloudy
- To treat contact lens related irritation

### When using this product
- Remove contact lenses before use
- Wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use
- Do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
- Replace cap after each use

### Stop use and ask doctor if you experience any of the following:
- Eye pain
- Changes in vision
- Medness of the eyes
- Itching that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours
K*eep out of reach of children.
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

# Adverse Reactions

## Clinical Trials Experience
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Clinical Trials Experience in the drug label.

## Postmarketing Experience
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Postmarketing Experience in the drug label.

# Drug Interactions
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Drug Interactions in the drug label.

# Use in Specific Populations

### Pregnancy
Pregnancy Category (FDA): C
There is no FDA guidance on usage of Ketotifen in women who are pregnant.
Pregnancy Category (AUS): 
There is no Australian Drug Evaluation Committee (ADEC) guidance on usage of Ketotifen in women who are pregnant.

### Labor and Delivery
There is no FDA guidance on use of Ketotifen during labor and delivery.

### Nursing Mothers
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in women who are nursing.

### Pediatric Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in pediatric settings.

### Geriatic Use
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in geriatric settings.

### Gender
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen with respect to specific gender populations.

### Race
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen with respect to specific racial populations.

### Renal Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in patients with renal impairment.

### Hepatic Impairment
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in patients with hepatic impairment.

### Females of Reproductive Potential and Males
There is no FDA guidance on the use of Ketotifen in women of reproductive potentials and males.

### Immunocompromised Patients
There is no FDA guidance one the use of Ketotifen in patients who are immunocompromised.

# Administration and Monitoring

### Administration
- Ophthalmic

### Monitoring
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Monitoring in the drug label.

# IV Compatibility
There is limited information regarding the compatibility of Ketotifen and IV administrations.

# Overdosage
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen overdosage.  If you suspect drug poisoning or overdose, please contact the National Poison Help hotline (1-800-222-1222) immediately.

# Pharmacology

## Mechanism of Action
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Mechanism of Action in the drug label.

## Structure
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Structure in the drug label.

## Pharmacodynamics
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Pharmacodynamics in the drug label.

## Pharmacokinetics
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Pharmacokinetics in the drug label.

## Nonclinical Toxicology
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Nonclinical Toxicology in the drug label.

# Clinical Studies
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Clinical Studies in the drug label.

# How Supplied
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen How Supplied in the drug label.

## Storage
- Store at 20 to 25C (68 to 77F)

# Images

## Drug Images

## Package and Label Display Panel

# Patient Counseling Information
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Patient Counseling Information in the drug label.

# Precautions with Alcohol
Alcohol-Ketotifen interaction has not been established. Talk to your doctor about the effects of taking alcohol with this medication.

# Brand Names
- Zaditor
- Alaway
- Claritin Eye
- Zyrtec Itchy Eye

# Look-Alike Drug Names
There is limited information regarding Ketotifen Look-Alike Drug Names in the drug label.

# Drug Shortage Status

# Price