Generic Zyrtec Eye Drops

Several generic forms of Zyrtec Eye Drops (ketotifen ophthalmic solution) are currently available. These generic products come in one strength, just like the brand-name version. Several companies make a generic version, including Alcon Laboratories and Akorn, Inc. As with the brand-name product, this medication is used to relieve itching associated with allergic conjunctivitis.

Zyrtec Itchy Eye Drops Information

Can I Buy Generic Zyrtec Eye Drops?

Zyrtec^® Itchy Eye Drops (ketotifen ophthalmic solution) is a nonprescription eye drop approved for treating itching of the eyes caused by allergies from ragweed, pollen, grass, or animal dander or hair. It belongs to a group of allergy medications known as antihistamines.

It is worth noting that the active ingredient in Zyrtec Eye Drops (ketotifen) is not the same as the active ingredient in other Zyrtec products (cetirizine).

Zyrtec Eye Drops is manufactured by McNeil Consumer Healthcare. The patents for ketotifen have expired, and generic versions are available. In fact, generic versions of ketotifen eye drops were available long before Zyrtec Eye Drops were marketed.

Available Strengths

Just like brand-name Zyrtec Eye Drops, generic ketotifen eye drops are available in only one strength -- ketotifen 0.025% (equivalent to ketotifen fumarate 0.035%).

Who Makes Generic Zyrtec Eye Drops?

Generic versions of Zyrtec Eye Drops are made by a few different manufacturers, such as:

Alcon Laboratories
Apotex, Inc.
Akorn, Inc.

Several other brand-name products are essentially equivalent to Zyrtec Eye Drops. These products include:

Claritin^® Eye (made by Schering-Plough Healthcare Products, Inc.)
Alaway^® (made by Bausch & Lomb, Inc.)
Zaditor^® (made by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation).