Ketotifen (Zaditor) Pros and Cons
- Ophthalmic ketotifen fumarate works quickly, usually within 15 minutes, to relieve eye itching related to allergies.
- You only need to use one drop twice daily.
- It is safe for children 3 years of age and older.
- There is a lower-cost generic available.
- Ketotifen eye drops are available over-the-counter.
- Ketotifen relieves allergic symptoms (eye itchiness) but does not treat eye infections.
- This medicine should not be used to treat irritation caused by contact lens use.
- You need to remove contact lenses before applying these eye drops.
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