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Alaway (Ketotifen Fumarate) is a histamine-1 receptor inhibitor used to treat Allergic Conjunctivitis.
Ketotifen Fumarate · by Bausch and Lomb
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Ketotifen Fumarate
- Drug class
- Histamine-1 Receptor Inhibitor
- Form
- Drops
- Strength
- Ketotifen Fumarate EQ 0.025% Base
- Type
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- allergic conjunctivitis
- Manufacturer
- Bausch and Lomb
- What the pharmacy pays
- ~$1.34 per ml — not your price
- FDA application
- NDA021996
What is Alaway?
From the FDA label:Uses For the temporary relief of itchy eyes due to ragweed, pollen, grass, animal hair and dander.
How to use
Directions Adults and children 3 years and older: put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) twice daily, every 8-12 hours, no more than twice per day. Children under 3 years of age: consult a doctor
Warnings
Important safety information
For external use only Do not use ▪ if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product ▪ if solution changes color or becomes cloudy ▪ to treat contact lens related irritation When using this product ▪ remove contact lenses before use ▪ wait at least 10 minutes before re-inserting contact lenses after use ▪ do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination ▪ replace cap after each use Stop use and ask doctor if you experience any of the following: ▪ eye pain ▪ changes in vision ▪ redness of the eyes ▪ itching that worsens or lasts more than 72 hours Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.
Drug class
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
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Dosage forms
Drops
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
Ways to save
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Alaway treat?
- Alaway (Ketotifen Fumarate) may be used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How much does Alaway cost?
- Nobody can tell you what you will pay — your price is set by your insurer's formulary, your deductible and the pharmacy's markup, and none of those are published. What IS published is what the pharmacy paid to acquire it: about $1.34 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. Treat that as the floor, not the quote — ask the pharmacist for the cash price as well as your copay, because for cheap generics the cash price often wins.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Alaway?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Alaway. To pay less, look for a store-brand version with the same active ingredient (Ketotifen Fumarate), which is typically cheaper, and compare unit prices. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Alaway?
- Alaway is marketed by Bausch and Lomb. You can see Bausch and Lomb's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Alaway a brand-name or generic drug?
- Alaway is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Ketotifen Fumarate.
- Is Alaway available over the counter?
- Yes. Alaway is an over-the-counter (OTC) product — you can buy it without a prescription. Follow the label directions and ask a pharmacist if you're unsure whether it's right for you.
- What forms does Alaway come in?
- Alaway is currently marketed as drops, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Alaway?
- Alaway is classified as histamine-1 receptor inhibitor, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Alaway FDA-registered?
- Alaway is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA021996. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
- Is Alaway safe?
- There's no single safe-or-not verdict, and we don't yet have a composite recall-safety score for Alaway. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings below, and always consult a licensed professional.
Clinical content sourced from the FDA label via openFDA (U.S. FDA). View the FDA label on DailyMed → Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
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