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Eye Itch Relief
Ketotifen Fumarate · Solution/ Drops
Overview
Active ingredients
Source: NDC DirectoryForms, strengths and routes
Source: NDC DirectoryPharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.
Pharmacologic class
Source: NDC Directory| Class | Type | Browse |
|---|---|---|
| Histamine H1 Receptor Antagonists [MoA] | MoA | All 136 members |
| Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor [EPC] | EPC | All 19 members |
Regulatory status
Source: Drugs@FDANDC Directory| Product | Trade name | Form | Strength | Ingredient | Status | TE | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 021996-001 | ALAWAY | SOLUTION/DROPS | KETOTIFEN FUMARATE | Over-the-counter | — | RLD RS | |
| 021996-002 | CHILDREN'S ALAWAY | SOLUTION/DROPS | KETOTIFEN FUMARATE | Over-the-counter | — | RLD |
Therapeutic equivalence
Source: Orange BookCodes beginning with “A” indicate products the FDA considers therapeutically equivalent. Codes beginning with “B” indicate bioequivalence has not been established. See methodology.
Approval history
Source: Drugs@FDA| Type | No. | Action | Status | Date | Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplement | 17 | Labeling | Approved | April 14, 2021 | Standard |
| Supplement | 8 | Labeling | Approved | February 11, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 5 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | February 11, 2015 | Standard |
| Supplement | 1 | Manufacturing (CMC) | Approved | April 18, 2007 | N/A |
| Original application | 1 | Type 5 - New Formulation or New Manufacturer | Approved | December 1, 2006 | Standard |
Prescribing information
Source: openFDA Drug LabelingReproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260831). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.
Indications and Usage
openFDA Drug LabelingUses For the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.
Purpose
openFDA Drug LabelingPurpose Antihistamine
Dosage and Administration
openFDA Drug LabelingDirections • adults and children 3 years and older: • put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice per day • if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product • children under 3 years of age: consult a doctor Other information store at 4-25 °C (39-77 °F)
Warnings
openFDA Drug LabelingWarnings For external use only Do not use • if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy • to treat contact lens related irritation When using this product • remove contact lenses before use • wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination • replace cap after each use Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following: • eye pain • changes in vision • redness of the eyes • itching that worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Do Not Use
openFDA Drug LabelingDo not use ▪ if solution changes color or becomes cloudy ▪ if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product ▪ to treat contact lens related irritation
Stop Use
openFDA Drug LabelingStop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following: eye pain changes in vision redness of the eyes itching that worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours
Active Ingredient
openFDA Drug LabelingActive Ingredient Ketotifen (0.025%) (equivalent to ketotifen fumarate 0.035%)
How Supplied / Storage and Handling
openFDA Drug LabelingHOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-7253 NDC: 50090-7253-0 5 mL in a BOTTLE, DROPPER / 1 in a CARTON
Adverse event reports
Source: openFDA FAERSAttributed to this product's most-reported active ingredient: KETOTIFEN FUMARATE. Combination products with more than six active ingredients are not attributed, because a report count summed across a long ingredient list measures the list, not the medicine.
Packaging and NDCs
Source: NDC Directory| Package NDC | Product NDC | Labeler | Description | Marketing start |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50090-7253-0 | 50090-7253 | A-S Medication Solutions | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (50090-7253-0) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | September 24, 2024 |
| 70000-0124-1 | 70000-0124 | CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (70000-0124-1) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | January 18, 2017 |
| 69842-275-05 | 69842-275 | CVS Pharmacy | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (69842-275-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | April 1, 2020 |
| 69842-275-10 | 69842-275 | CVS Pharmacy | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (69842-275-10) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | April 1, 2020 |
| 69842-275-20 | 69842-275 | CVS Pharmacy | 2 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (69842-275-20) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | April 1, 2020 |
| 30142-398-05 | 30142-398 | Kroger Company | 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (30142-398-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE | June 1, 2022 |
| 50804-601-05 | 50804-601 | PERRIGO DIRECT INC. | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (50804-601-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | April 1, 2024 |
| 36800-097-05 | 36800-097 | TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC | 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER in 1 CARTON (36800-097-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE, DROPPER | March 15, 2022 |
| 50090-7253 | 50090-7253 | A-S Medication Solutions | — | April 1, 2024 |
| 70000-0124 | 70000-0124 | CARDINAL HEALTH 110, LLC. DBA LEADER | — | January 18, 2017 |
| 69842-275 | 69842-275 | CVS Pharmacy | — | April 1, 2020 |
| 30142-398 | 30142-398 | Kroger Company | — | June 1, 2022 |
| 50804-601 | 50804-601 | PERRIGO DIRECT INC. | — | April 1, 2024 |
| 36800-097 | 36800-097 | TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC | — | March 15, 2022 |
Sources for this page
| Dataset | Agency | Used for |
|---|---|---|
| NDC Directory | FDA | Identity, ingredients, strengths, forms, routes, labelers, packages |
| Drugs@FDA | FDA | Application, sponsor, submissions, review documents, marketing status |
| Drug Labeling | FDA / NLM | Prescribing information reproduced above |
| FAERS | FDA | Adverse event report counts |
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