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

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