Ketotifen (Ophthalmic)
Brand Names : Zaditor
Proper Use of This MedicineDo not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red
.Also, do not use this medicine to treat irritation related to contact lens
use. If you wear contact lenses: Take out your contact lenses before using
ketotifen eye drops. Wait at least 10 minutes after putting the eye drops
in before putting the contact lenses back in.
To use the eye drops
:
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First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and, pressing your finger
gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid, pull the lower eyelid away
from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of
the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for
1 to 2 minutes to allow the medicine to be absorbed by the eye.
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If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eye properly,
use another drop.
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To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible,
do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye)
.
Also, keep the container tightly closed.
Dosing - The dose of ketotifen will be different
for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or
the directions on the label
. The following information includes only
the average doses of ophthalmic ketotifen. If your dose
is different, do not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For ophthalmic
dosage form (eye drops):
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For prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis
(eye allergy):
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Adults and children 3 years of age and older - Use one drop in
each affected eye every 8 to 12 hours.
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Children up to 3 years of age - Use and dose must be determined
by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, use it as soon as possible.
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and
go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Keep the medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your
health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not
use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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