FDA Label for Ketotifen Fumarate

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Ketotifen Fumarate Product Label

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Drug Facts


Active Ingredient



Ketotifen (0.025%)

(equivalent to ketotifen fumarate 0.035%)


Purpose



Antihistamine


Uses



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


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

Otc - Stop 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 more than 72 hours

Keep Out Of Reach Of Children.



If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


Directions



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

Other Information



  • only for use in the eye
  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].

Inactive Ingredients



Benzalkonium Chloride 0.01%, Glycerin, Purified Water. May contain Hydrochloric Acid and/or Sodium Hydroxide to adjust pH.


Questions Or Comments?



1-800-932-5676


Package Label.Principal Display Panel



Principal Display Panel Text for Container Label:

CVS Health Logo

NDC 59779-627-01

Eye Itch Relief

Antihistamine

eye drops

KETOTIFEN FUMARATE

OPHTHALMIC

SOLUTION STERILE

0.17 FL OZ (5 mL)

Principal Display Panel Text for Carton Label:

CVS Health Logo Compare to the active

ingredient in Zaditor®*

NDC 59779-627-01

Original Prescription Strength

Eye Itch

Relief

KETOTIFEN FUMARATE

OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION

Antihistamine eye drops

GET UP TO

12

HOUR

RELIEF

• Works in minutes

• 30 day supply

• For ages 3 years & up

STERILE

5 mL (0.17 FL OZ)


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