Alaway (OTC)
| 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). | |