Alaway (OTC)

Alaway (OTC)

Generic: ketotifen 0.025%, 0.035%

Alaway (OTC)
DOSAGE 1 gtt BID (8-12 hours apart), no more than BID a day
GENERIC ketotifen 0.025%, 0.035%
SIZE 10mL
INDICATIONS For the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.
MECHANISM OF ACTION Combination (Mast cell stabilizer / antihistamine)
MICROBIOLOGY Relatively selective H1 receptor antagonist / inhibits release of inflammatory mediators.
CONTRAINDICATIONS & WARNINGS Hypersensitivity to any component of the product.
PEDIATRIC USE Adults and children 3 years and older
PREGNANCY Category C: Animal data reveal no harmful effects of ketotifen during pregnancy.
NOTE BAK preserved but B&L Alaway 0.035% is preservative free. BAK can concentrate in soft lenses. Allow 15 minutes after use for soft contact lens.
Same as Claritin Eye (Schering-Plough), Refresh Eye Itch Relief (Allergan), Visine All Day Itch Relief (McNeil) and Zaditor (Novartis).