Zaditen
Zaditen eye drops contain ketotifen, an anti-allergy medicine used to treat eye symptoms caused by seasonal allergies.
Form
silmätipat, liuos, kerta-annospakkaus
Strength
0.25 mg/ml
Active Ingredient
Ketotifen fumarate
Manufacturer
Laboratoires Thea
How to Use
Dosage
For adults, elderly, and children aged 3 years and older, the recommended dose is one drop in the eye(s) twice a day (morning and evening).
Method
Wash hands. Open the blister pack and remove one single-dose container. Twist open the top of the container. Tilt your head back, pull down your lower eyelid, and gently squeeze one drop into your eye. Close your eye and press the inner corner for 1-2 minutes. Dispose of the container after use.
Important
Do not exceed one drop per eye, twice daily. The content of one single-dose container is sufficient for both eyes for one application.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Eye irritation or pain
- •Eye inflammation
RARE
- •Blurred vision when applying eye drops
- •Dry eyes
- •Eyelid problems
- •Conjunctivitis
- •Increased sensitivity to light
- •Visible bleeding under the surface of the eye
- •Headache
- •Drowsiness
- •Rash (which may also be itchy)
- •Eczema (itchy, red, hot rash)
- •Dry mouth
- •Allergic reaction (including swelling of the face and eyelids) and worsening of existing allergic conditions such as asthma or eczema
- •Dizziness
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to ketotifen or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- If you are using other eye preparations at the same time as Zaditen eye drops, wait 5 minutes between applications.
- Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken other medicines, especially those for depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, or allergies (e.g., antihistamines).
- Zaditen eye drops may increase the effects of alcohol.
- If you experience blurred vision, drowsiness, or dizziness after using Zaditen eye drops, wait until these symptoms disappear before driving or operating machinery.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 18.12.2023)