Ocutifen 0.025% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 95.29

Medicine Details

Category	Details
Generic	Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic
Company	General pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis
Relief from itchy, watery, red, and swollen eyes
Effective for vernal kerato-conjunctivitis
Suitable for blepharitis and blepharo-conjunctivitis

Pharmacology

Potent anti-allergic substance
Non-competitive histamine (H1) receptor blocking property
Inhibition of mediators release
Stabilization of mast cells
Decreases chemotaxis of eosinophils

Dosage & Administration

1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily for adults and children 3 years and older
Consultation required for children under 3 years of age

Interaction

5-minute interval required when used concomitantly with other eye medications

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to Ketotifen or any of the components

Side Effects

Burning and stinging sensation
Punctate corneal epithelial erosion
Blurring of vision upon drug instillation
Dry eyes and eyelid disorder
Eye pain and photophobia
Subconjunctival hemorrhage

Pregnancy & Lactation

Limited data on use in pregnant women
Caution advised during pregnancy
Possible excretion into breast milk
Safe use during lactation

Precautions & Warnings

Contains benzalkonium chloride as a preservative
Avoid instillation when wearing soft contact lenses
Wait 15 minutes before reinserting lenses

Overdose Effects

No reported case of overdose
Equivalent oral ingestion information
No serious signs or symptoms observed after oral ingestion

Therapeutic Class

Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs

Storage Conditions

Store in cool and dry place
Protected from light and moisture
Keep out of reach of children
Do not touch dropper tip to any surface
Do not use after 30 days of opening

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