ZADITOR is a brand name for Ketotifen, supplied as a solution. The medicine, its uses, side effects and dosage are the same regardless of brand.
Used for: ZADITOR* (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution) is indicated for: • treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. 1.1 Pediatrics • Pediatrics (> 3 years of age): ZADITOR* is indicated for use in pediatric patients over the age of 3 years. 1.2 Geriatrics • Geriatrics: No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health…
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0%. 5%. The occurrence of these side effects were generally mild and did not result in discontinuation or interruption of trial medication. 2 Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice.
The most frequently reported ocular adverse reaction was conjunctival hyperemia and the most common non-ocular adverse reaction was headache (Table 2). 3 Less Common Clinical Trial Adverse Reactions The less common adverse reactions (<1%) are presented below.
5 Post-Market Adverse Reactions The following post marketing events have also been observed (frequency not known): Eye disorders: punctate keratitis, punctate corneal epithelial erosion, vision blurred (during installation) and conjunctival haemorrhage Gastrointestinal disorders: dry mouth Immune system disorders: hypersensitivity Hypersensitivity reactions including local allergic reaction (mostly contact dermatitis, eye swelling, eyelid pruritis and oedema), systemic allergic reactions including facial swelling/oedema (in some cases associated with contact dermatitis) and exacerbation of pre-existing allergic conditions such as asthma and eczema.
Nervous system disorders: dizziness Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders: eczema, urticaria
1 Special Populations 07/2024 TABLE OF CONTENTS Sections or subsections that are not applicable at the time of authorization are not listed. RECENT MAJOR LABEL CHANGES ............................................................................................
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 2 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION ......................................................................
4 1 INDICATIONS ............................................................................................................... 4 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS .................................................................................................
4 4 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................. 4 5 OVERDOSAGE..............................................................................................................
5 6 DOSAGE FORMS, STRENGTHS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING ................................. 5 7 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS .................................................................................. 6 8 ADVERSE REACTIONS ..................................................................................................
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8 11 STORAGE, STABILITY AND DISPOSAL ........................................................................... 9 12 SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................. 9 PART II: SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION .......................................................................................
• Patients who are hypersensitive to this drug or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container. For a complete listing, see the 6 DOSAGE FORMS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING section of the product monograph.
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12 PrZADITOR® Ketotifen Fumarate Ophthalmic Solution Page 4 of 15 PART I: HEALTH PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION 1 INDICATIONS ZADITOR* (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution) is indicated for: • treatment of allergic conjunctivitis. 1 Pediatrics • Pediatrics (> 3 years of age): ZADITOR* is indicated for use in pediatric patients over the age of 3 years.
2 Geriatrics • Geriatrics: No data are available to Health Canada; therefore, Health Canada has not authorized an indication for geriatric use 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS • Patients who are hypersensitive to this drug or to any ingredient in the formulation or component of the container.
For a complete listing, see the 6 DOSAGE FORMS, COMPOSITION AND PACKAGING section of the product monograph. 1 Dosing Considerations • Wearer of soft contact lenses should be instructed to remove lenses prior to instillation of drops and to wait at least 15 minutes after instilling ZADITOR* before inserting their contact lenses.
• To avoid contamination, do not touch any surface with the tip of the container. 2 Recommended Dose and Dosage Adjustment • The recommended dose is one drop in the affected eye(s) every 8 to 12 hours. 4 Administration Wash hands carefully prior to instillation.
To avoid contamination do not touch eye, eyelids or any surface with the dropper tip. To administer close the effected eye and use nasolacrimal […]