Tofen 0.025% (Ophthalmic Solution)
5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic |
| Company | Beximco pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of allergic conjunctivitis, vernal kerato-conjunctivitis, blepharitis
Pharmacology
- Potent anti-allergic substance
- Histamine (H1) receptor blocking property
- Inhibits release of mediators like histamine, leukotrienes, and prostaglandins
- Stabilizes mast cells
- Decreases chemotaxis and degranulation of eosinophils
Dosage & Administration
- Adult dose: 1 drop in affected eye(s) twice daily
- Administer every 8-12 hours
- Maximum of twice per day
- Consult doctor for children under 3 years of age
Interaction
- Interval of at least 5 minutes required when used with other eye medications
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to Ketotifen or any components
Side Effects
- Burning sensation
- Stinging
- 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 to produce detectable quantities in breast milk
- Can be used during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Contains benzalkonium chloride as preservative
- Avoid instilling while wearing soft contact lenses
- Lenses should be removed before application
- Reinsert lenses at least 15 minutes after use
Overdose Effects
- No reported cases of overdose
- Oral ingestion equivalent to 60% of recommended oral daily dose for a 3-year-old child
- No serious signs or symptoms for oral ingestion of up to 20 mg
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic Non-Steroid drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store in cool and dry place
- Protect 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