CHILDREN'S ALAWAY vs ZADITOR

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	CHILDREN'S ALAWAY	ZADITOR
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$1.34 /mL	$1.34 /mL
Type	OTC	RX
Active ingredient	KETOTIFEN FUMARATE	KETOTIFEN FUMARATE
Manufacturer	Bausch and Lomb	Alcon
Dosage forms	Solution, Drops	Solution
Drug class	Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor	Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor
Boxed warning	None	None
Treats	Allergic Conjunctivitis	Allergic Conjunctivitis

children's alaway zaditor

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$1.34 /mL

Type

OTC

Active ingredient

KETOTIFEN FUMARATE

Manufacturer

Bausch and Lomb

Alcon

Dosage forms

Solution, Drops

Solution

Drug class

Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor

Boxed warning

None

Treats

Allergic Conjunctivitis

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Children's Alaway or Zaditor?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $1.34 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Children's Alaway and Zaditor?

Both Children's Alaway and Zaditor share the active ingredient Ketotifen Fumarate, but Children's Alaway is sold as OTC and Zaditor as RX.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.