Zyrtec Itchy Eye

Zyrtec Itchy Eye is part of the drug classes:

• Other antiallergics

• Other antihistamines for systemic use

Ketotifen eyedrop solution is generally well tolerated and side effects are usually mild. However, you should stop using it and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following:

• eye pain
• changes in vision
• redness of the eye
• itching worsens or lasts more than 72 hours

Do 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

Ketotifen ophthalmic (eye) solution is used to temporarily prevent itching of the eye caused by a condition known as allergic conjunctivitis. It works by acting on certain cells, called mast cells, to prevent them from releasing substances that cause the allergic reaction.

This medicine is available both over-the-counter (OTC) and with your doctor's prescription.

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• Eye redness and swelling

• Eye discharge
• eye discomfort
• eye pain
• hives
• increased itching of eyes
• rash.

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

• Headaches
• stuffy or runny nose

• Burning or stinging of eyes
• dry eyes
• eyelid disorder
• eye sensitivity to light
• fever, tiredness, achiness, and sore throat
• increase in size of pupils
• sore throat
• tearing.

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take ZyrTEC Itchy Eye. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Do not use this medicine to treat contact lens irritation.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If ZyrTEC Itchy Eye is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take ZyrTEC Itchy Eye or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to ZyrTEC Itchy Eye. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017

• Only for use in the eye.
• do not use if outer package is torn or opened
• Store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

benzalkonium chloride 0.01%, glycerol, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid, and water for injection