About alcaftadine
Antihistamine eye drop
Used for
- Relieves itching from allergic conjunctivitis
Usual adult dose
Instill one drop in each affected eye once daily.
Usual dose in children
For children aged 2 years and older: one drop in each affected eye once daily.
Common side effects
- Eye irritation or redness
- Temporary blurred vision
- Headache
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not swallow.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye or other surfaces.
Pregnancy
Limited human pregnancy data; use only when clearly needed.
Breastfeeding
Unknown whether alcaftadine passes into breast milk; use caution.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.