ALCAFTADINE belongs to a class of antihistamine, and it is primarily used to treat itching/irritation of the eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis. Allergic conjunctivitis is a quite common eye inflammation caused by an allergic reaction from allergens, especially during hay fever season. Its body’s reaction against substances it considers as potentially harmful.
ALCAFTADINE contains Alcaftadine. It works by blocking the release of histamine, which is responsible for allergic symptoms. ALCAFTADINE comes in ophthalmic dosage form (eye drops).
ALCAFTADINE is for external use only. If you wear contact lenses, remove it before using ALCAFTADINE, and you can put it back 10 minutes after using ALCAFTADINE. You may experience irritation in the eyes, headache, mild taste, swelling of the inside of the nose and throat in some cases. Most of these side effects of ALCAFTADINE are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Take ALCAFTADINE only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Also, do not use ALCAFTADINE to treat irritation of the contact lens. It would be best to stop taking ALCAFTADINE abruptly as it may worsen your symptoms. Do not take ALCAFTADINE if you are allergic to ALCAFTADINE or any ingredient of ALCAFTADINE. Do not take any other eye medication along with ALCAFTADINE without talking to your doctor. Before using ALCAFTADINE, inform your doctor if you have or ever had glaucoma (increased eye pressure), any other eye problem, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Allergic conjunctivitis
ALCAFTADINE contains Alcaftadine, and it is an H1 histamine receptor antagonist. It is used to treat itching of the eyes due to allergies. It works by inhibiting the natural substance (histamine) action that is responsible for causing allergic symptoms. Due to the release of histamine, symptoms such as itching of the eyes can be seen.
Inform your doctor if you are allergic to ALCAFTADINE or any of the ingredients of ALCAFTADINE, what other prescription and non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Please do not stop taking ALCAFTADINE suddenly, as it might worsen your symptoms. Do not swallow this medication as it may cause harm if swallowed, ALCAFTADINE is intended for use in the eye only. Wash your hands before and after instilling ALCAFTADINE. To avoid any contamination, avoid touching the tip of the dropper. Do not put to eye medication simultaneously; wait for at least 5-10 minutes before putting in the second medication. If you develop/notice a new eye infection or injury, inform your doctor, change in eyesight, or awful (very bad) eye irritation after using ALCAFTADINE.
Drug-Drug Interaction: ALCAFTADINE may interact with other ophthalmic medications. Please check with an ophthalmologist.
Drug-Food Interaction: No interaction established/found.
Drug-Disease Interaction: No interaction established/found.
Avoid alcoholic beverages with ALCAFTADINE as it can make you dehydrated and affect the eye's pressure.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. A ALCAFTADINE should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed by a doctor if he/she thinks the potential benefit justifies the fetus's potential risk.
There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in breastfeeding women. Caution should be exercised, and it is advisable to consult a doctor before using it.
ALCAFTADINE can cause blurry vision. So, driving or operating machinery should not be done.
No interaction was found. Please consult your doctor for further advice.
No interaction was found. Please consult your doctor for further advice.
It is well tolerated in children when used as advised by the child specialist.
Allergic conjunctivitis: Allergic conjunctivitis is a quite common eye inflammation that happens when your eyes come into contact with an allergen. Symptoms such as itching, redness of the eyes can occur because the overreacting immune system causes the body to release histamine and other active substances. As a result, the blood vessels dilate or expand, irritates the nerve endings. Allergic conjunctivitis is different from infective conjunctivitis.