Ketotifen Fumarate

Last Reviewed: Nov 08, 2024

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Ketotifen fumarate

Common Brands:

Zaditor, Alaway

Availability:

Over-the-counter

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.