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Alcaftadine Ophthalmic Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 11, 2022.

Applies to the following strengths: 0.25%

Usual Adult Dose for:

Usual Pediatric Dose for:

Additional dosage information:

Usual Adult Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis

1 drop instilled into each eye once a day

Comments:

  • Contacts should be removed before administration, and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.
  • When additional ophthalmic medications are used, an interval of at least 5 minutes between each application is recommended.

Use: Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis

Usual Pediatric Dose for Allergic Conjunctivitis

2 years and older: 1 drop instilled into each eye once a day

Comments:

  • Contacts should be removed before administration, and may be reinserted after 15 minutes.
  • When additional ophthalmic medications are used, an interval of at least 5 minutes between each application is recommended.

Use: Prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis

Renal Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

  • Hypersensitivity to the active component or to any of the ingredients

Safety and efficacy have not been established in patients younger than 2 years.

Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Data not available

Other Comments

Administration advice:

  • During administration, patients should avoid touching tip of the single-use vial to the eye or any surface.
  • Soft contact lenses should not be used during instillation of the drug; lenses may be inserted at least 10 minutes after instillation.

General:
  • If patients are using more than 1 ophthalmic formulation concurrently, at least 5 minutes should elapse between administration of the ophthalmic solution and additional formulation(s)

Patient advice:
  • Inform patients that this drug may cause blurred vision, and they should avoid driving or operating machinery if these side effects occur.
  • Advise patients to speak to their healthcare provider if they become pregnant, intend to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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