Bausch & Lomb Alaway Eye Itch Relief .34 fl oz
Bausch & Lomb Alaway Eye Itch Relief
Product Features
Prescription-strength formula now available over-the-counter
Antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer combination stops the itch within minutes
Provides lasting relief up to 3x longer than other over-the-counter brands
10 mL supply versus only 5 mL with Zaditor
Bausch & Lomb Alaway Eye Itch Relief Review
Ketotifen fumarat, 
Ketotifen fumarate is a second-generation H1-antihistamine/mast cell stabilizer available in two forms. In its ophthalmic form, it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis, or the itchy red eyes caused by allergies. In its oral form, it is used to prevent asthma attacks. Side effects include drowsiness, weight gain, dry mouth, irritability, and increased nosebleeds.
The drug is marketed as ophthalmic solutions under the brand names Zaditor (Novartis), Alaway (Bausch and Lomb)), Zyrtec Itchy-Eye Drops, and Claritin Eye.
“This is the good stuff for allergy eyes. I used other eye drops that didnt have ketotifen and they didnt work. This keeps my eyes clear for 12 hours and I can sleep without pain.”
Ketotifen relieves and prevents eye itchiness and/or irritation associated with most seasonal allergies. It starts working within minutes after administering the drops. The drug has not been studied in children under 3. The mean elimination half life is 12 hours.
Besides its anti-histaminic activity, it is also a functional leukotriene antagonist and a phosphodiesterase inhibitor.