Ketof 0.025% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic |
| Company | Ibn sina pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- treatment of signs & symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis
- indications for vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
- indications for blepharitis
- indications for giant papillary conjunctivitis
Pharmacology
- potent anti-allergic substance
- non-competitive histamine (H1) receptor blocking property
- inhibition of release of mediators from cells
- stabilization of mast cells
- decrease in chemotaxis and degranulation of eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily
- dosage for adults and children 3 years and older
- dosage for children under 3 years of age
Interaction
- interval of at least 5 minutes between other eye medications
Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to Ketotifen or any of the components
Side Effects
- burning
- stinging
- punctate corneal epithelial erosion
- blurring of vision
- dry eyes
- eyelid disorder
- conjunctivitis
- eye pain
- photophobia
- subconjunctival haemorrhage
Pregnancy & Lactation
- caution in pregnant women
- low systemic levels after ocular administration
- unlikely excretion into breast milk
- use during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- containment of benzalkonium chloride as a preservative
- deposition in soft contact lenses
- lenses removal before application
- waiting period before reinsertion
Overdose Effects
- no reported overdose case
- clinical results after oral ingestion
- equivalent oral ingestion of a 5 ml bottle
- clinical results after ingestion of up to 20 mg of Ketof
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
- store in cool and dry place
- protected from light and moisture
- do not touch dropper tip to any surface
- do not use after 30 days of first opening