Cafta Eye Drop

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	No
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Alcaftadine (2.5mg/ml)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Preservative	Benzalkonium chloride
Chemical Class	Imidazobenzazepine Derivatives
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	OPHTHAL
Action Class	H1 Antihistaminics (second Generation)
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	494

FAQ

What is Cafta? What is it used for?

Cafta belongs to the class of medicines known as H1 antihistamines. It is used to prevent and treat symptoms of eye allergies such as itching, redness, irritation or burning sensation.

What other precautions should I take while using Cafta?

If you wear soft contact lenses, remove them before using Cafta and wait at least 15 minutes before putting your lenses back in. Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination.

What should I know before using Cafta?

Before using Cafta, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to Cafta or any of its ingredients to avoid any allergic reactions. Let your doctor know if you have, or have had any problems with your eyes. Inform your doctor about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding to prevent any harmful effects on the baby. Do not use this medicine to treat irritation caused by wearing contact lenses or while wearing contact lenses. This is because Cafta can cause discoloration of the soft lenses.

How does Cafta work?

Cafta works by blocking the release of a naturally occuring substance in our body known as histamine, that is responsible for producing symptoms of allergies such as itching, watery eyes, redness and irritation in the eyes.

How to use Cafta?

Remember to wash your hands before and after application of Cafta. Do not touch the eye with the dropper or the tip of the ointment tube. Try to use it at about the same time each day. Use the prescribed number of drops or the right amount of ointment. Do not use more medicine than directed and do not use more often than directed. Do not stop using Cafta unless directed by your doctor and try not to miss any doses.

What if you forget to take Cafta?

If you miss a dose of Cafta, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Cafta Eye Drop Reviews

Cafta is an antihistaminic medication. It is used to treat inflammation of eyes (redness and swelling) caused due to various allergies. It helps in short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.

Follow your doctor’s instructions precisely for administering Cafta in the eye. It should be used regularly at evenly spaced time intervals as prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the returning or worsening.

Commonly seen side effects seen with this medicine include temporary eye irritation and burning sensation after administration. Consult your doctor if these side effects persist or if your condition worsens. It may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use, so not drive until your vision is clear.

How Cafta Eye Drop Works

Cafta is an antihistaminic medication. It treats allergy symptoms such as itching, swelling, and rashes by blocking the effects of a chemical messenger (histamine) in the body.

How to Use Cafta Eye Drop

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off the extra liquid.

Benefits of Cafta Eye Drop

In Allergic eye disease: Cafta helps relieve symptoms of allergic eye disease such as redness, swelling, itching, and watering of eyes. This medicine works by decreasing the production of certain chemicals that cause inflammation of the eyes. This will make it easier for you to go about your daily activities. Use it as prescribed to get the most benefit.

Uses of Cafta Eye Drop

Allergic eye disease

Cafta Eye Drop Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Cafta is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Cafta is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Cafta may cause blurring of your vision for a short time just after its use. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Quick Tips

Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution.
Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute immediately after instilling the drop.
Your doctor has prescribed Cafta to treat inflammation (redness and swelling) due to allergies of the eye.
It treats short-term or sudden allergic reactions in the eye.
Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the bottle.
Stinging sensation may occur for 1-2 mins. Notify your doctor if it persists for longer.

References

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Alcaftadine. Irvine, California: Allergen; 2010 [Revised Sep. 2015].
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO).
Alcaftadine ophthalmic solution. Jacksonville, Forida: Vistakon Pharmaceuticals, LLC; 2010.