Caftadine Eye Drop

Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS

Last updated on 22 Sep 2025 | 01:44 AM (IST)

Caftadine 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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General Information

Contains

Alcaftadine (0.25% w/v)

Marketer

Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

Preservative

Benzalkonium chloride

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Product introduction

Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Caftadine 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 Caftadine Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease

Benefits of Caftadine Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease
Caftadine 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 Caftadine 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 Caftadine

Eye irritation
Itching
Stinging in the eyes
Burning eyes

How to use Caftadine 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 Caftadine Eye Drop works

Caftadine 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.

All substitutes for Caftadine Eye Drop

For information purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicine.

Alcarex Eye Drop

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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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Caftadine 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

Caftadine 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

Caftadine 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

Frequently asked questions

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

Caftadine 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 Caftadine Eye Drop?

Before using Caftadine Eye Drop, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Caftadine 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 Caftadine Eye Drop can cause discoloration of the soft lenses.

How does Caftadine Eye Drop work?

Caftadine 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 Caftadine Eye Drop?

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Caftadine 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

Imidazobenzazepine Derivatives

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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Marketer details

Name: Entod Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: Ashirwad building, S.V.Road, Opp. Badi Masjid, Bandra(W), Mumbai-400050, INDIA

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Country of origin: India

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Preservative

Product introduction

Uses of Caftadine Eye Drop

Benefits of Caftadine Eye Drop

Side effects of Caftadine Eye Drop

How to use Caftadine Eye Drop

How Caftadine Eye Drop works

All substitutes for Caftadine Eye Drop

Alcarex Eye Drop

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

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

What should I know before using Caftadine Eye Drop?

How does Caftadine Eye Drop work?

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

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

References

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