Caftaday Eye Drop
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Product introduction
Caftaday 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.
Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Caftaday 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 Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution
Benefits of Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution
In Allergic eye disease
Caftaday 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 Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution
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 Caftaday
- Eye irritation
- Itching
- Stinging in the eyes
- Burning eyes
How to use Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution
This medicine is for external use only. Take 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 extra liquid.
How Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution works
Caftaday 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.
Safety advice
Alcohol
No interaction found/established
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Caftaday Eye Drop is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Caftaday Eye Drop should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Caftaday Eye Drop may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established
What if you forget to take Caftaday Ophthalmic Solution?
If you miss a dose of Caftaday Eye Drop, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Caftaday Eye Drop
₹194/Ophthalmic Solution
Alcaft Eye Drop
Micro Labs Ltd
₹240/ophthalmic solution
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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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Imidazobenzazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OPHTHAL
Action Class
Second-Generation H1 Antihistamines
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Caftaday Eye Drop? What is it used for?
Caftaday 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 Caftaday Eye Drop?
Before using Caftaday Eye Drop, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Caftaday 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 Caftaday Eye Drop can cause discoloration of the soft lenses.
How does Caftaday Eye Drop work?
Caftaday 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 Caftaday Eye Drop?
If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Caftaday 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.
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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.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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Name: Nri Vision Care India Limited
Address: Rajapur, Sector 9, Rohini, Delhi, 110085
Country of origin: India
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