Ketotifen brand name?

What brand names does ketotifen come with?

Ketotifen is sold under different brand names depending on the country and the formulation (most commonly eye drops for allergic conjunctivitis, and oral tablets/syrup for allergy symptoms). Common brand names include Zaditor and Alaway (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solutions in the U.S.).

Is ketotifen the same as ketotifen fumarate?

Yes. Many products list ketotifen fumarate as the active ingredient, but they’re still referring to ketotifen. Brand names typically correspond to that specific dosage form (for example, eye drops versus oral forms).

What ketotifen brand name is used for eye allergies?

In the U.S., the best-known ketotifen eye allergy brands are Zaditor and Alaway, which are ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solutions.

Looking up a specific product: how to confirm the brand in your country?

Brand names vary by location and whether you’re buying eye drops or oral ketotifen. The most reliable way to confirm you have ketotifen is to check the active ingredient on the label (it should say ketotifen or ketotifen fumarate) and match the dosage form.

Sources

• DrugPatentWatch.com