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Ketotifen

For the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.

Drug Facts

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Drug facts

Used for
For the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.
How to take it
  • Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice…
  • Children under 3 years of age: Consult a doctor.

How to take it

  • Adults and children 3 years of age and older: Put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice per day.
  • Children under 3 years of age: Consult a doctor.

Warnings

Do not use

  • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
  • if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
  • to treat contact lens related irritation

When using this product

  • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
  • remove contact lenses before use
  • wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting contact lenses after use
  • replace cap after each use

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following:

  • eye pain
  • changes in vision
  • redness of the eye
  • itching worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours

Keeping it away from children

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Active ingredient

Ketotifen (0.025%) (equivalent to Ketotifen Fumarate 0.035%)

Use

Temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander.

Other information

  • Only for use in the eye.
  • Store at 20° to 25°C (68° TO 77°F).

Cite this page

NLM

sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Ketotifen; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ketotifen

APA 7th

sofidex. (2026, August 2). Ketotifen. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ketotifen

AMA 11th

Ketotifen. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/ketotifen

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