Alcaftadine

Solution/ Drops · Ophthalmic

Over the counter Histamine-1 Receptor Antagonist

Active ingredient

Alcaftadine 0.25%

Purpose

Antihistamine

Uses

USE temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander

Warnings

For external use only

Do not use

DO NOT USE if solution changes color or becomes cloudy if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product to treat contact lens related irritation

When using this product

WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination remove contact lenses before use wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting contact lenses after use do not wear a contact lens if your eye is red

Stop use and ask a doctor

STOP USE AND ASK DOCTOR IF you experience any of the following: eye pain changes in vision increased redness of the eye itching worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DIRECTIONS adults and children 2 years of age and older: put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each product replace cap after each use children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS benzalkonium chloride 0.005%, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid, and water for injection

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. (revised Oct 7, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Alcaftadine NDC products (3)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
62332-147Alcaftadine 2.5 mg/mL
Solution/ Drops
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.ANDA
58602-605Alcaftadine 2.5 mg/mL
Solution/ Drops
Aurohealth LLCANDA
68083-649Alcaftadine 2.5 mg/mL
Solution/ Drops
Gland Pharma LimitedANDA

Frequently asked questions

What is Alcaftadine used for?

USE temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander

Who makes Alcaftadine?

Alcaftadine is listed by 3 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Aurohealth LLC, Gland Pharma Limited.