Ketotifen use while Breastfeeding
Drugs containing Ketotifen: Zaditor, Alaway, Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops, Refresh Eye Itch Relief, Claritin Eye, Visine All Day Eye Itch Relief, Eye Itch Relief
Ketotifen Levels and Effects while Breastfeeding
Summary of Use during Lactation
Because absorption from the eye is limited, ketotifen would not be expected to cause any adverse effects in breastfed infants after maternal use of ketotifen eye drops. To substantially diminish the amount of drug that reaches the breastmilk after using eye drops, place pressure over the tear duct by the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Drug Levels
Maternal Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Infant Levels. Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Effects in Breastfed Infants
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible Effects on Lactation
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Alternate Drugs to Consider
References
Ketotifen Identification
Substance Name
CAS Registry Number
34580-13-7
Drug Class
- Anti-Allergic Agents
- Antipruritic
- Histamine H1 Antagonists
Administrative Information
LactMed Record Number
637
Information from the National Library of Medicine's LactMed Database.
Last Revision Date
2011-11-03
Disclaimer
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See Also...
- Ketotifen ophthalmic use during Pregnancy
- Ketotifen drops Consumer Information
- Breastfeeding Support Group
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
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