About alcaftadine
Antihistamine and mast-cell stabilizer
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
- Burning or stinging
- Headache
- Cold-like symptoms
Important warnings
- For eye use only; do not swallow or inject.
- Avoid touching the dropper tip to eyes or other surfaces.
- Remove contact lenses before use; wait 10 minutes before reinserting.
- Stop use and seek care for severe eye pain or vision changes.
Pregnancy
Human pregnancy data are limited; use only when expected benefit outweighs potential risk.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether alcaftadine enters breast milk; use cautiously during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- No important drug interactions are well established.
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 It may be incomplete or out of date.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.