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Ocular Mast Cell Stabilizer

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Ocular Mast Cell Stabilizer, Cromolyn Sodium Ophthalmic, Crolom, Olopatadine, Patanol, Lodoxamide, Alomide, Ketotifen Ophthalmic, Alaway OTC, Zaditor

  • See Also
  1. Mast Cell Stabilizer
  2. Allergic Conjunctivitis
  3. Ocular Antihistamine
  • Indications
  1. Allergic Conjunctivitis
  • Preparations
  1. Cromolyn Sodium (Crolom) 1 drop 4-6x/day
  2. Lodoxamide 0.1% (Alomide) 1-2 drops each eye four times daily
  3. Olopatadine 0.1% (Patanol, OTC in 2020) 1-2 drops each eye twice daily
  4. Ketotifen 0.025% (Alaway OTC, Zaditor) 1-2 drops each eye twice daily
    1. Less expensive and over-the-counter
    2. Ketotifen embedded in Acuvue Theravision Contact Lenses as of 2022 for comorbid Allergic Conjunctivitis