Eytofen Eye Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Ketotifen
Used For
Eye Infection
How it works
Ketotifen is a histamine H1-receptor antagonist. In vivo animal studies and in vitro studies suggest the additional activities of mast cell stabilisation and inhibition of infiltration, activation and degranulation of eosinophils.
Eytofen Eye Usage And Safety
Dosage
Ketotifen
Side Effects
Transient stinging and burning of the eye . Manifestation of ocular irritation such as congestion , swelling and itching. Blepharitis and dermatitis of the eye lid ( rarely but discontinue if occurs) .
Drug Interactions
If you need to apply any other medicinal products to your eyes together with ketotifen, wait at least 5 minutes between applying each product.Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken or might take any other medicines .
Indication
It is used in Allergic conjunctivitis .
When not to Use
If you are allergic (hypersensitive) to ketotifen or any of the other ingredients of this medicine .
Eytofen Eye Precautions
Precaution
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.
Eytofen Eye Warnings
Warning 1
Do not wear contact lenses if your eyes are red . Also, do not use this medicine to treat irritation related to contact lens use.
Warning 2
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.
Warning 3
This medicine contains benzalkonium chloride in each drop. Benzalkonium chloride may be absorbed by soft contact lenses and may change the colour of the contact lenses. You should remove contact lenses before using this medicine and put them back 15 minutes afterwards.
Eytofen Eye Additional Information
Pregnancy category
Always consult your physician before using any medicine.
Storage (YES/NO)
Store this medicine at room temperature, away from direct light and heat.
