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Comparing Azelastine Ophthalmic vs Zaditor

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Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Allergic. azelastine ophthalmic may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescribed for Conjunctivitis - Allergic. Zaditor may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Over the counter

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
8.3
4 Reviews

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic: Excellent product. Works slightly better than zaditor the otc product. Is great for spring pollen.

9 / 10

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic: Suffering this "allergy season". New eye drops are FANTASTIC. 3 Cheers for Azelestine eye drops!!!

9 / 10
5.3
7 Reviews

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic: Works when my eyes aren't too bad, but when my lids are swollen, it stings and doesn't work. I got Bepreve instead and that helps without stinging.

5 / 10

For Conjunctivitis, Allergic: Very helpful. I am mostly allergic to tree pollen (oak, birch). Stings a bit and causes lots of tears after application but it goes away within minutes. Took a day or so to become really effective - I started at the peak of the allergy season. I feel like a new person!

9 / 10

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full azelastine ophthalmic side effects document.

Common side effects include: conjunctival injection, headache, and rhinitis.

See the full Zaditor side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 6 mL
Dosage 0.05%
Per Unit* $11.56 - $11.73
Cost* $69.38 - $70.38

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Quantity 5 mL
Dosage 0.025%
Per Unit* $2.92 - $3.23
Cost* $14.61 - $16.13

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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Yes

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Ophthalmic solution
  • Ophthalmic solution

Brand Names

N/A

 Other ketotifen brands include: Alaway, Claritin Eye, Eye Itch Relief, Refresh Eye Itch Relief, Thera Tears Allergy Eye Itch Relief, Visine All Day Eye Itch Relief

Half Life

The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value.

22 hours

N/A

CSA Schedule**

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

N/A

Drug Interactions

A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with azelastine ophthalmic:

  • 1 minor drug interactions (6 brand and generic names)

No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Disease Interactions

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

First Approval Date

N/A

N/A

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.

Further information

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