| Alaway (OTC) (U.S.N.L.M.) | |
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| Dosing | 1 drop bid, 8 to 12 hr interval |
| Chem Specs | ketotifen 0.025% (0.035% Bausch & Lomb) |
| Quantities | 10ml (0.34 fl oz) |
| Cost | 15.50 |
| Class | Mast cell stabilizer / antihistamine |
| Action | Relatively selective H1 -receptor antagonist / inhibits release of inflammatory mediators. |
| Usage | Indicated for temporary prevention of itching due to allergic conjunctivitis. |
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| Contraindications | Hypersensitivity to any component of the product. |
| Pediatric use | > age 3 |
| Pregnancy | Animal data reveal no harmful effects of ketotifen during pregnancy. |
| BAK can concentrate in soft lenses. Allow 15 minutes after use for SL. Same as Claritin Eye (Schering-Plough), Refresh Eye Itch Relief (Allergan), Visine All Day Itch Relief (McNeil) and Zaditor (Novartis). |
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| BAK .01% , (B&L 0.035% is preservative free) |