Zaditen: remove allergic reactions from the eyes

Allergy is a common disease that occurs due to an inadequate immune response to the ingestion of a substance( allergen).

Allergies can not only cause significant discomfort, but also threaten life.

Usually an allergic reaction occurs from the skin and respiratory organs, but it also happens that the disease affects the eyes.

In this case, the patient is deprived of the opportunity to work normally and lead a full-fledged lifestyle.

Zaditen is a medicinal product intended for the treatment of allergic diseases of the eye.

Instruction for use

Indications for use

The agent is prescribed for the prevention and treatment of inflammation of the outer shell of the eye of an allergic origin.

How to use and dosage

Zaditen is instilled in the eye. Doctors recommend following the following rules when treating the drug:

• drops are instilled in both eyes;
• in each eye instilled with only 1 drop of medicine;
• before use, it is important to heat the medium to room temperature;
• drug is used twice a day: morning and evening;
• should not be touched by the dispenser of an open vial to anything, as this can lead to infection in the vial itself, and then into the eye.

Form and Composition

Zaditen is a clear or translucent solution of a whitish color for instillation into the eye. The solution is poured into plastic bottles equipped with a dispenser.

The active ingredient is ketotifen. It slows the production of histamine and the proliferation of eosinophils, basophils and mast cells, thereby reducing inflammation.

Ketotifen when instilled starts to act almost instantly. The average time of action is about 12 hours.48 hours takes the complete elimination of the drug from the body.

The structure of Zaditena includes additional components:

• water;
• glycerol;
• benzalkonium chloride( as preservative).

Interaction with other drugs and ethanol

There is no reliable data on how Zaditen interacts with other drugs and alcohol, however, simultaneous instillation with other ophthalmic agents is usually not recommended( a safe interval between two means should be at least one hour).

Side effects of

Occasionally, if you try to detect unwanted reactions. More often than not, they are transient in nature and do not require withdrawal of the drug or recalculation of dosage.

Eye side:

• temporary drop in vision( for prevention, you can consume vitamins);
• sensation of foreign body;
• hemorrhage in the conjunctiva;
• resi;
• hypersensitivity to light.

Some patients complain of skin reactions:

• hives;
• for erythema;
• itching.

In very rare cases, patients report asthenia, sleep disturbance, myalgia.

Contraindications

Despite good tolerability, there are a number of conditions under which it is prohibited to use Zaditen. Here are the main them:

• intolerance of the components of the facility;
• age is up to 12 years.

It is important to remember that benzalkonium chloride contained in Zaditene leads contact lenses to be unusable, so you can not instill the product when the lenses are worn.

Driving your vehicle

For the period of treatment Zaditenom it is recommended to abstain from management of motor transport because of the possibility of temporary deterioration of vision.

During pregnancy

Study on effects Searched on the body of a pregnant woman and the fetus was not performed. The use of the drug is possible only if the intended use exceeds the potential risk, since ketotifen penetrates the placental barrier.

It is known that ketotifen is found in breast milk in trace concentrations. For the duration of treatment with the drug, it is desirable to stop breastfeeding.

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Storage conditions and storage times

The storage is stored at a temperature of no higher than 25 ° C. The closed packaging of the substance can be stored for 24 months. If the vial is opened, then it must be used within 30 days. After the expiry date, the packaging should be disposed of as household waste.

Conditions for dispensing from pharmacies

The drug is sold without a doctor's prescription.

Price

In Russia	Zaditen can be attributed to the middle price segment. On average, one package of the drug can be purchased for 350 rubles .The minimum cost is 300 rubles , and the maximum - about 400r.
In Ukraine	Zaditen is also sold in Ukraine. There its cost is much higher. One package of the drug can be purchased on average for 360 hryvnia , which is equal to 900 Russian rubles

Analogues

The market presents a large number of eye drops containing ketotifen. Here are the most common:

• Daltiphen;
• Ketotifen Sopharma;
• Ketotifen-Ros;
• Positane;
• Stafen;
• Frenasm.

Reviews

In the network you can find a large number of reviews on Zaditen. Most patients note its low cost, rapid action and good tolerability.

Some patients indicate that the drug does not always produce the expected therapeutic effect.

Summing up

1. Zaditen is a modern antihistamine that is available in the form of eye drops.
2. Zaditen contains ketotifen.
3. Zaditen is well tolerated and almost never causes unwanted reactions.
4. Zaditen should only be used after consultation with a specialist.
5. Zaditen has a large number of analogues containing the same active substance.

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