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Zaditor - Ketotifen - Ophthalmic Brand Drug
General Information
- Below is miscellaneous information regarding Zaditor.
- Zaditor
- kee-TOE-tih-fen
Possible Side Effects
- Headache, runny nose, eye redness or discharge may occur.
- If these persist or worsen, notify your doctor.
- Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.
Zaditor Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature between 39 and 77 degrees F (4 to 25 degrees C) away from light and moisture.
Drug Compatibility Recommendations
- Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of.
What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Usage Instructions
- Apply one drop to the eye(s), as directed by your doctor.
- To apply eye drops, wash hands first.
- To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.
- Tilt your head back, gaze upward and pull down the lower eyelid to make a pouch.
- Place dropper directly over eye and administer the prescribed number of drops.
- Look downward and gently close your eye for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place one finger at the corner of the eye near the nose and apply gentle pressure.
- This will prevent the medication from draining away from the eye.
- Try not to blink and do not rub the eye.
- Do not rinse the dropper.
- Replace cap after use.
- If you are using another kind of eye drop, wait at least five minutes before applying other medications.
- Administer eye drops before eye ointments, to allow the eye drops to enter the eye.
- For best results, this medication must be used routinely as directed.
- Continue using it for the full time prescribed.
- Remove contact lenses before applying the eye drops.
- Wait at least 10 minutes after using this medication before inserting contact lenses.
- If you wear contact lenses, consult your doctor about the use of contact lenses when the eyes are red or irritated.
Zaditor Miscellaneous Notes
- Do not share this medication with others.
- It may harm someone.
Medicinal Applications
- This medication is used to treat itching of the eyes caused by allergies (allergic conjunctivitis).
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
Read Before Using Zaditor (precautions)
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.