Manufacturer: Appasamy Ocular Device Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Ketotifen(5mg)
Bottle of 5ml Ophthalmic Solution
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K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is for external use only. Follow the instructions given by your doctor and use this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. You should gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid and wipe off extra liquid. Always wash your hands and do not touch the end of the dropper. This could infect your eye. Make sure you remove contact lenses if you wear them and wait for at least 15 minutes before putting them back. Never use a bottle if the seal is broken before you use it for the first time.
The most common side effects of this medicine include eye irritation, eye pain, and punctate keratitis. These are usually temporary and resolve with time. Do not drive, use machinery, or do any activity that requires clear vision until you are sure you can do it safely. Consult your doctor if your condition does not improve or if the side effects bother you.
Do not use this medicine, if you have an eye problem (glaucoma) and untreated eye infection. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works.
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is an antihistamine for the eye that treats allergic symptoms by blocking a certain natural substance (histamine). It is also a mast cell stabilizer that prevents allergic reactions by reducing the release of natural substances that cause an allergic reaction. This relieves eye swelling, discomfort, itching and irritation.
After oral administration, ketotifen is completely absorbed, with peak concentrations occurring at about 3 hours. The absorption half-life is about 1 hour. The absorbed drug is distributed extensively to circulating cells and 16–18% is bound to plasma proteins. Some 69–70% of the dose is excreted as metabolites.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of K-FEN
Eye irritation
Punctate keratitis
Irritation
Agitation
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Nervousness
Sedation
Conjunctival inflammation
The eye drops are generally contraindicated for individuals who have a known hypersensitivity to ketotifen or any other ingredient in the formulation, as well as for those who experience irritation from wearing contact lenses.
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
No interaction found/established
K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
To reduce the amount of K-FEN 0.5 Eye Drop that reaches the breastmilk, place pressure over the corner of the eye for 1 minute or more, then remove the excess solution with an absorbent tissue.
Administered orally, ketotifen is indicated as an add-on medication in the chronic treatment of mild atopic asthma in children. It is also available as an over-the-counter ophthalmic solution which is indicated for the temporary prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis.
Drug-Drug Interactions: KETOTIFEN may interact with other antihistamines (e.g. diphenhydramine), antidepressants (e.g. doxepin), anticoagulants (e.g. warfarin) and hypoglycemic drugs (e.g. metformin).
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found or established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: KETOTIFEN may interact with disease conditions, including epilepsy and liver insufficiency.
Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List:
DIPHENHYDRAMINE
DOXEPIN
WARFARIN
METFORMIN
Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Store below 30°C
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
