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Eye Itch Relief

ketotifen fumarate · Solution

Over-the-counter NDA RLD Official labelling
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Overview

Brand name
Eye Itch Relief
Generic name
ketotifen fumarate
Dosage form
Solution
Route
Ophthalmic
Marketing category
NDA · NDA
Labeler
Target Corporation
Product type
Human Otc Drug
DEA schedule
Not scheduled
Active ingredients
2
NDC product codes
5
Packages
7
Data completeness
82% of corroborating sources present

Active ingredients

Source: NDC Directory
Active ingredients and strengths as listed in the NDC Directory.
Ingredient Strength RxCUI Monograph
Ketotifen Fumarate .25 mg/mL 311237 View
Ketotifen Fumarate .35 mg/mL 311237 View

Forms, strengths and routes

Source: NDC Directory
Dosage form
Solution
Route of administration
Ophthalmic
Presentations
12

Pharmacologic classes are listed in the class section below.

Pharmacologic class

Source: NDC Directory
Established pharmacologic classes (EPC), mechanisms of action (MoA), chemical structures (CS) and physiologic effects (PE).
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
Application number
021996
Application type
NDA · New Drug Application
Approval date
December 1, 2006
Sponsor
BAUSCH AND LOMB
Products on application
2
Submissions recorded
5
Products approved under application 021996.
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 Book
TE code
—
Reference Listed Drug
Yes
Reference Standard
Yes

Codes 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
Most recent submissions on application 021996.
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

Review documents

  • 0 · Supplement · April 16, 2021
  • 0 · Supplement · February 17, 2015
  • 0 · Supplement · February 12, 2015
  • 0 · Original application · October 3, 2008
  • 0 · Supplement · April 25, 2007
  • 0 · Supplement · April 20, 2007
  • 0 · Original application · December 28, 2006

Prescribing information

Source: openFDA Drug Labeling

Reproduced verbatim from the Structured Product Labeling submitted to the FDA (effective 20260325). This is the manufacturer's labelling text, not a summary and not advice.

HUMAN OTC DRUG · 20260325 HUMAN OTC DRUG · 20250328 HUMAN OTC DRUG · 20240516

Indications and Usage

openFDA Drug Labeling

Uses for the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.

Purpose

openFDA Drug Labeling

Purpose Antihistamine (equivalent to ketotifen fumarate 0.035%)

Dosage and Administration

openFDA Drug Labeling

Directions ▪ 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

Warnings

openFDA Drug Labeling

Warnings 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 content 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

Stop Use

openFDA Drug Labeling

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

Active Ingredient

openFDA Drug Labeling

Active ingredient Ketotifen 0.025% (equivalent to ketotifen fumarate 0.035%)

Adverse event reports

Source: openFDA FAERS
6,493
FAERS reports mentioning this drug
as of 2026-09-25T03:42:24+00:00
A report count is not a risk measure. FAERS accepts voluntary and mandatory reports without establishing causation, and reporting is influenced by how widely a drug is used, how long it has been marketed, and media attention. FDA states that reports “do not prove that the drug caused the event”. Compare rates, not totals.

Attributed 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
Every National Drug Code package associated with this medication. The NDC is the identifier used for dispensing, billing and pharmacovigilance in the United States.
Package NDC Product NDC Labeler Description Marketing start
70000-0522-1 70000-0522 Cardinal Health 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70000-0522-1) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 7, 2020
70000-0522-2 70000-0522 Cardinal Health 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (70000-0522-2) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 7, 2020
67296-2245-5 67296-2245 Redpharm Drug 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (67296-2245-5) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 7, 2020
21130-601-05 21130-601 Safeway 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (21130-601-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE August 20, 2014
11673-064-05 11673-064 Target Corporation 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (11673-064-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE January 2, 2014
0363-0038-05 0363-0038 Walgreen Company 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0363-0038-05) / 5 mL in 1 BOTTLE September 3, 2013
0363-0038-10 0363-0038 Walgreen Company 1 BOTTLE in 1 CARTON (0363-0038-10) / 10 mL in 1 BOTTLE September 3, 2013
70000-0522 70000-0522 Cardinal Health — August 7, 2020
67296-2245 67296-2245 Redpharm Drug — August 7, 2020
21130-601 21130-601 Safeway — August 20, 2014
11673-064 11673-064 Target Corporation — January 2, 2014
0363-0038 0363-0038 Walgreen Company — September 3, 2013

Sources for this page

Every dataset that contributed a fact to 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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