Alcaftadine
Other Antiallergics
Sold as LASTACAFT
- Drug class
- Other Antiallergics
- Availability
- Prescription only
- Routes
- Ophthalmic
- Markets covered
- 1
- Products on record
- 1
- FDA reports (12 mo)
- 17
Overview
Plain-language summary, compiled from the cited regulatory records
Alcaftadine is an antiallergic medication [1]. It belongs to the drug class of other antiallergics (S01GX) [1]. Alcaftadine is approved for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis [1].
In the United States market, alcaftadine is available under the brand name LASTACAFT [1].
There were 17 adverse event reports for alcaftadine in the past 12 months [2]. The most frequently reported adverse events include eye pruritus, blurred vision, arthralgia, chest discomfort, and dry eye [2].
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Regulatory status by market
| Market | Regulator | Products | Last revision |
|---|---|---|---|
| US United States | FDA | 1 | June 1, 2020 |
USUnited States· FDA
1 product
Uses
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE LASTACAFT ® is an H 1 histamine receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis. LASTACAFT ® is an H 1 histamine receptor antagonist indicated for the prevention of itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.
( 1 )
How to take
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Instill one drop in each eye once daily. If more than 1 topical ophthalmic medicinal product is being used, each one should be administered at least 5 minutes apart. Instill one drop in each eye once daily.
( 2 )
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Most-reported reactions to the US regulator (12 mo to June 4, 2026): 17 reports total. [2]
- Eye Pruritus 3
- Vision Blurred 3
- Arthralgia 2
- Chest Discomfort 2
- Dry Eye 2
- Ocular Hyperaemia 2
- Reaction To Preservatives 2
- Abdominal Operation 1
- Adrenocortical Insufficiency Acute 1
- Aphonia 1
- Arthritis 1
- Asthma 1
Side effects & warnings
6 ADVERSE REACTIONS The most common ocular adverse reactions, occurring in less than 4% of eyes treated with LASTACAFT ® , were eye irritation, burning and/or stinging on instillation, eye redness, and eye pruritus. gov/medwatch. 1 Clinical Trials Experience 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 clinical practice.
The most frequent ocular adverse reactions, occurring in less than 4% of eyes treated with LASTACAFT ® , were eye irritation, burning and/or stinging upon instillation, eye redness and eye pruritus. The most frequent non-ocular adverse reactions, occurring in less than 3% of subjects with eyes treated with LASTACAFT ® , were nasopharyngitis and headache.
Some of these events were similar to the underlying disease being studied. 6. 2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reactions have been identified during post-approval use of LASTACAFT ® . Because these reactions are reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate their frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure.
These reactions include eye discharge, eye swelling, erythema of eyelid, eyelid edema, lacrimation increased, vision blurred, hypersensitivity reactions including swelling of the face or allergic dermatitis, and somnolence.
5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS • Potential for Eye Injury and Contamination : To minimize the risk of eye injury and contamination, do not touch dropper tip to eyelids and surrounding areas, or any other surface. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.
1 ) • Contact Lens Wear: LASTACAFT ® should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation. Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of LASTACAFT ® . 1 Potential for Eye Injury and Contamination To minimize eye injury and contamination of the dropper tip and solution, care should be taken not to touch the eyelids or surrounding areas with the dropper tip of the bottle.
Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use. 2 Contact Lens Use Patients should be advised not to wear a contact lens if their eye is red. LASTACAFT ® should not be used to treat contact lens-related irritation. LASTACAFT ® should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses.
Remove contact lenses prior to instillation of LASTACAFT ® . The preservative in LASTACAFT ® , benzalkonium chloride, may be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Lenses may be reinserted after 10 minutes following administration of LASTACAFT ® .
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Who should not take it
4 CONTRAINDICATIONS LASTACAFT ® is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component in the product. Hypersensitivity ( 4 )
This is not medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Brands in United States (1)
Sources & citations
- [1]FDA DailyMed · 17d37e8d-7825-42… · revised June 1, 2020 [PDF]
- [2]OpenFDA adverse-event reports (US), 12 months ending June 4, 2026.
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