Ridifen Eye Drops (Ketotifen Fumarate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop at a time, 2-4 times a day or as appropriately instilled according to the condition.

Child eye dose

As prescribed by a physician.

This medication is an eye drop used to alleviate symptoms of eye allergies, such as allergic conjunctivitis. This medication should not be used by individuals who are hypersensitive to this drug or its components, or by children under 1 year of age. Caution should be exercised when using this drug concurrently with central nervous system depressants, antihistamines, or alcohol, as their effects may be intensified. Additionally, if taken together with oral diet medications, there may be an increased risk of decreased platelet counts, so it is best not to combine them. Vision may become blurred after applying this medication, so driving or operating machinery should be avoided until normal vision is restored. Rarely, drowsiness or sedation may occur, and caution is necessary if these symptoms arise. Individuals undergoing treatment or receiving allergy therapy, those with a history of drug allergies, and pregnant or nursing women should consult a healthcare professional before using this medication. If eye redness, irritation, or itching persists, or if inflammation occurs on the eyelids, use should be discontinued immediately and a doctor or pharmacist consulted. If symptoms worsen or do not improve after 1 week of use, it is essential to inform a healthcare professional. While using this medication, localized irritation such as temporary burning, redness, swelling, and itching may occur; if symptoms are severe, consult a healthcare professional. The prescribed dosage and administration must be adhered to, and this medication is to be used only for eye drops. Care should be taken to avoid contact between the tip of the container and the eyelid or eyelashes, and contaminated solutions should not be used. It is advisable not to share this medication with others, and if used with other eye drops, they should be administered with an interval of more than 5 minutes. If this medication is accidentally ingested, the risk of overdose is low. The preservative in this medication may adhere to contact lenses; therefore, do not use while wearing contact lenses, and wait at least 15 minutes after use before putting them back on. Store this medication at a temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius, and do not use after 4 weeks of opening. Keep out of reach of children, and store it tightly closed in its original container. Transferring this medication to another container may pose risks of misuse or decreased quality, so it must be stored in its original container.

Mild side effects

• Burning sensation
• redness
• swelling
• itching
• blurred vision
• eye redness
• irritation
• itching
• blepharitis
• eyelid dermatitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. Additionally, avoid storing the medication in excessively hot or cold places and store it at room temperature between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

Colorless and transparent eye drops in a clear plastic container.

Package unit

6mL/bottle