Stafen Eye Drops (Ketotifen)

Therapeutic Group : Antiallergic

Presentation:

Stafen Sterile Eye Drops: Each ml contains Ketotifen Fumarate BP equivalent to Ketotifen 0.25 mg.

Indications:

Stafen is indicated for the temporary prevention of itching of the eye due to allergic conjunctivitis.

Dosage & Administration:

1 drop in the affected eye (s) every 8-12 hours.

Contrainidications:

Stafen is contraindicated in-patients with known hypersensitivity to any component of this product.

Warning & Precautions:

Stafen should not be used to treat contact lens related irritation. Stafen should not be administered while wearing contact lenses. Lenses may be inserted 10 minutes following administration of Stafen.

Side effects:

Ocular allergic reactions, burning or stinging, conjunctivitis, discharge, dry eyes, eye pain, eye lid disorder, itching, keratitis, lacrimation, disorder, mydriasis, photophobia, rash, headache, rhinitis may be reported.

Use in special groups:

Pregnancy: Pregnancy category C.

Lactation: It is not known whether this drug or its metabolites are excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Stafen is administered to a nursing woman.

Packing:

Stafen Sterile Eye Drops: Each plastic dropper bottle contains 5 ml eye drops.