Individual generic drug information

ketotifen

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

KETOTIFEN FUMARATE

Reference record: Ketotifen
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1245, 1246
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Indications And Dose

Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 3–17 years: Apply twice daily ▶Adult: Apply twice daily

Source page 1245

Safety

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: antihistamines, sedating

Source page 1245

Side Effects

▶Common or very common Eye discomfort. eye disorders. eye inﬂammation ▶Uncommon Conjunctival haemorrhage. drowsiness. dry eye. dry mouth. headache. skin reactions. vision disorders ▶Frequency not known Asthma exacerbated. facial swelling. oedema

Source page 1245

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Medicinal Forms

There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride ▶Ketofall (Scope Ophthalmics Ltd) Ketotifen (as Ketotifen hydrogen fumarate) 250 microgram per 1 ml Ketofall 0.25mg/ml eye drops 0.4ml unit dose | 30 unit dose P £6.95 DT = £6.95 ▶Zaditen (Thea Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Ketotifen (as Ketotifen fumarate) 250 microgram per 1 ml Zaditen 250micrograms/ml eye drops | 5 ml P £7.80 DT = £7.80

Source pages 1245, 1246

Dose text by age group

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Children

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice daily

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Candidate age grouping · source page 1245

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.

Individual generic drug information

ketotifen

Reference monograph

Part of registered formulation

KETOTIFEN FUMARATE

Reference record: Ketotifen
Source: BNF 80 (2020–2021)
Printed source pages: 1245, 1246
Age groups indexed: 2

Individual active ingredientSource records are displayed separately

Some source sections could not be separated reliably in the extraction. Review the printed source pages when a field is missing or incomplete.

Overview

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Indications And Dose

Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 3–17 years: Apply twice daily ▶Adult: Apply twice daily

Source page 1245

Safety

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Interactions

→Appendix 1: antihistamines, sedating

Source page 1245

Side Effects

Source page 1245

Dose and formulations

Extracted information for Ketotifen only.

Medicinal Forms

Source pages 1245, 1246

Dose text by age group

Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.

Children

First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.

Apply twice daily

This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.

Candidate age grouping · source page 1245

Age labels are extracted from the printed dose headings and require clinical review. Confirm current local guidance, dose, route, formulation, contraindications and interactions before prescribing.