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Alcaftadine (2.5mg/ml)

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Cafta Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It is used to treat inflammation of the eyes (redness and swelling) caused by various allergies. It helps in short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.

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Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 23 Jan 2026 | 10:15 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Alcaftadine (2.5mg/ml)

Marketer

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

Storage

Store below 25°C

Preservative

Benzalkonium chloride

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Product introduction

Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Cafta Eye Drop in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to a return or worsening of the symptoms.

Common side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation, irritation, and a burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so do not drive until your vision is clear.

Wash your hands before and after application. Before using this medication, inform your doctor about any allergies, ongoing eye conditions, or other medications you are taking. Do not share this medication with others, and store it properly as directed.

Uses of Cafta Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease

Benefits of Cafta Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease
Cafta Eye Drop helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit.

Side effects of Cafta Eye Drop

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Cafta

Eye irritation
Itching
Stinging in the eyes
Burning eyes

How to use Cafta Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

How Cafta Eye Drop works

Cafta Eye Drop is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

Quick tips

Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
A stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 minutes. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.
Make sure to use it within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cafta Eye Drop during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Cafta Eye Drop during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Cafta Eye Drop may cause temporary visual disturbances. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

No interaction found/established

Liver

No interaction found/established

Frequently asked questions

What is Cafta Eye Drop? What is it used for?

Cafta Eye Drop belongs to the class of medicines known as H1 antihistamines. It is used to prevent and treat symptoms of eye allergies such as itching, redness, irritation, or a burning sensation.

What should I know before using Cafta Eye Drop?

Before using Cafta Eye Drop, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cafta Eye Drop or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have, or have had, any problems with your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby. Do not use this medicine to treat irritation caused by/while wearing contact lenses. This is because Cafta Eye Drop can cause discoloration of the soft lenses.

How does Cafta Eye Drop work?

Cafta Eye Drop works by blocking the release of a naturally occurring substance in our body known as histamine, which is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as itching, watery eyes, redness, and irritation in the eyes.

What other precautions should I take while using Cafta Eye Drop?

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Cafta Eye Drop and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip of the dropper to any surface or to your eye to avoid contamination.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzazepines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

OPHTHAL

Action Class

Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines

References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. p. 33.
Alcaftadine ophthalmic solution [Drug label]. Jacksonville, Florida: Vistakon Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2010. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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What were the side-effects while using Cafta Eye Drop?

Eye irritation

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No Side Effect

33%

Itching

17%

Stinging in the eyes

17%

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Marketer details

Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135 || Khasra No. 1335-1340,Near EPIP- I, Vill - Bhatoli Kalan ,Baddi, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, 173205

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Cafta Eye Drop. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Email ID: [email protected]
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Preservative

Product introduction

Uses of Cafta Eye Drop

Benefits of Cafta Eye Drop

Side effects of Cafta Eye Drop

How to use Cafta Eye Drop

How Cafta Eye Drop works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

What is Cafta Eye Drop? What is it used for?

What should I know before using Cafta Eye Drop?

How does Cafta Eye Drop work?

What other precautions should I take while using Cafta Eye Drop?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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