Drug Details
Therapeutic Class:
Antihistamine
Forms:
Ophthalmic solution (eye drops)
Administration:
Direct application to the eye
Therapeutic Uses:
Itching of the eyes related to allergic conjunctivitis and allergic rhinitis
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Ketotifen (Zaditor) Drug Class
Ketotifen (kee-toe-tye-fen) is a benzocycloheptathiophene derivative that is classified as an antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer.
Ketotifen (Zaditor)Age Range
Ketotifen is approved for use in adults and pediatric patients 3 years of age and older. The safety and efficacy of this medication in children younger than 3 years have not been established.
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