What is ketotifen ophthalmic?
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Ketotifen ophthalmic is an eye drop used to temporarily relieve itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander. Ketotifen is an antihistamine that inhibits the body's release of a chemical called histamine. Histamine produces allergy symptoms sneezing, runny nose, and watery eyes.
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How do members experience ketotifen ophthalmic?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Itchy eyes | 10 | 7 | |
Seasonal allergy | 4 | 3 | |
Dry eyes | 3 | 1 | |
Eye irritation | 1 | 0 | |
Eyes watering (tearing) | 1 | 1 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Blurry vision | 1 | |
Burning sensation | 1 | |
Burning sensation in eyes | 1 | |
Eye irritation | 1 | |
Eyes stinging | 1 | |
Eyes watering (tearing) | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 0 | |
Moderate | 0 | |
Mild | 7 | |
None | 7 |
Member evaluations
thjuland
evaluated on Apr 15, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for dry eyes: Slight
- Side effects: None
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