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.
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