Lastacaft
- Generic Name: alcaftadine ophthalmic solution
- Brand Name: Lastacaft
Patient Information
No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section.
Description
LASTACAFT® is a sterile, topically administered H1 receptor antagonist containing alcaftadine for ophthalmic use.
Alcaftadine is a white to yellow powder with an empirical formula of C19H21N3O and a molecular weight of 307.39.
Contains
Active: alcaftadine 0.25% (2.5 mg/mL)
Inactives: benzalkonium chloride 0.005% as a preservative; edetate disodium; sodium phosphate, monobasic; purified water; sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH)
Chemical Name: 6,11-dihydro-11-(1-methyl-4-piperidinylidene)-5H-imidazo[2,1-b] [3] benzazepine-3-carboxaldehyde
Structural Formula
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The drug product has a pH of approximately 7 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg.
Indications
Purpose
Antihistamine
Use
Temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander
Dosage And Administration
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and older:
- put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily
- if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each
product - replace cap after each use
children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor
How Supplied
Other information
- only for use in the eye
- store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)
Inactive Ingredients
benzalkonium chloride 0.005%, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid
Questions or comments?
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Distributed by: Allergan USA, Inc. Madison, NJ 07940. Revised: Dec 2021
Side Effects
No Information Provided
Drug Interactions
No Information Provided
Warnings
For external use only
Precautions
Do not use
- if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
- if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
- to treat contact lens related irritation
When using this product
- do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
- remove contact lenses before use
- wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting contact
- do not wear a contact lens if your eye is red
Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following:
- eye pain
- changes in vision
- increased redness of the eye
- itching that worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Overdose
No information provided.
Contraindications
LASTACAFT® is contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to any component in the product.
Clinical Pharmacology
No Information Provided