Drug name
Zaditor (Ketotifen)
Drug Uses
Zaditor is a drug which may be used for temporary prevention of allergic itching of the eye.
How Taken
Before using Zaditor in the eye wash your hands first. Then tilting your head use your index finger to pull your lower eyelid to form a gap. Drop Zaditor and gently close the eyelids. Then press the inside corner of the eyelids for a couple of minutes. Avert blinking and clean any extra medicine oozing out of the eyes with a clean tissue. Wash your hands.
Don’t touch the applicator tip; else it may contaminate your medicine. Keep the medicine container tightly closed always. Zaditor is a medicine for the eye. Avoid it from your mouth and nose. Avoid using contact lenses if your eye turns red. Zaditor should not be used to treat any irritation occurring out of contact lenses. Contact lenses should be removed before using the medicine. If you use Soft contact lenses then you may wear it after 10 minutes if the eyes do not turn red.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Zaditor is a mast cell stabilizer and anti-histamine. It prevents allergic reactions by blocking the release of chemicals from cells.
Missed Dose
Use Zaditor immediately if you have forgotten one dose. But never use 2 doses at the same time.
Storage
Zaditor should be stored at room temperature (68-77 Degree F/ 20-25 Degree C), away from moisture, heat and light. Keep the container tightly closed. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Warnings Precautions
Never use Zaditor if you know that any of the component of Zaditor Drops may cause allergy.
Consult your doctor for advice and precautions. Refer:
- if you are pregnant, going to be pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescribed or non prescribed medicine, herbal drugs, or dietary supplement
- if you are allergic to medicines and food
No drug so far is known to be interacting with Zaditor drops.
Possible Side Effects
Just like any other medicine Zaditor may cause side effects. Refer to your doctor for any of the common side effects continue or become unbearable:
ь Red eyes, eyelid problem, headache, inflammation in the eye, dry or burning eyes, sore throat, stinging, running nose, nausea etc.
ь Seek immediate medical aid if severs allergic reactions like rash, itching, breathing trouble, swelling of the mouth or face occurs; eye pain or excessive swelling occurs.
More Information
No one else other than the patient should use Zaditor. If your conditions fail to improve or worsen then take advice of your doctor.