Altriabak 0.25 mg/ml | 5 ml

Altriabak is a drug in the form of eye drops used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis. The most common symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis are intense itching of both eyes combined with redness, swelling, excessive tears, conjunctival edema and sensitivity to light.

How to use

The recommended dosage is one drop twice daily (morning and evening) into the affected eye or eyes. This medicine is intended for administration into the eye (ocular use). Before first use, discard the first 5 drops. Wash your hands thoroughly before using. Drip one drop into the eye(s) while looking up and gently pulling the lower eyelid down. Close the eyelid and gently press the inner corner of the eye with your index finger for 1-2 minutes. This will help prevent the medicine from spreading into the rest of your body. Close the bottle after use.

Composition

The active ingredient in Altriabak is ketotifen. Each ml contains 0.25 mg of ketotifen. The other substances in this medicine are glycerol, sodium hydroxide (pH adjustment), water for injections.

Warnings

If you need to use other eye drops in addition to Altriabak, wait at least 5 minutes between the use of each product. Altriabak may potentiate the effect of alcohol. Preferably avoid using Altriabac during pregnancy. Altriabak may be used if you are breastfeeding. This medicine may cause blurred vision or drowsiness. If this happens to you, you should wait to drive or operate machinery until these symptoms disappear. Do not use if you are allergic to ketotifen or any of the other ingredients.

Possible side effects

Like any medicine, Altriabak can have side effects. Not everyone gets them. Possible side effects include eye irritation or pain in the eye, inflammation in the eye, blurred vision, dry eye, eyelid disease, conjunctivitis (inflammation of the conjunctiva), increased sensitivity of the eyes to light, visible bleeding in the white part of the eye, headache, drowsiness, skin rash (possibility with itching), eczema (itchy, red and burning rash), dry mouth, allergic reaction (including swelling of the face and eyelids) and worsening of existing allergic conditions such as asthma and eczema, dizziness.

Storage instructions

Store Altriabak out of the sight and reach of children. Do not use this medicine after the expiration date. Altriabak can be used for 3 months after first opening.

Frequently asked questions about Altriabak

What does Altriabak do?

Altriabak is used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

What are ketotifen eye drops?

Ketotifen eye drops, like Altriabak, are an anti-allergic medication used to treat the symptoms of seasonal allergic conjunctivitis.

Can I use ketotifen eye drops with lenses?

The package insert does not list specific instructions regarding the use of lenses with Altriabak. If you wear lenses and are unsure if you can use Altriabak, contact your doctor or pharmacist.