Date:
May 16, 2022
Issue #:
1650
Summary:
The ophthalmic H1-antihistamine alcaftadine 0.25%,
which has been available by prescription since 2011
for use in patients with allergic conjunctivitis, is now
available without a prescription as Lastacaft Once
Daily Relief (Allergan) for temporary relief of itchy eyes
due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander
in adults and children ≥2 years old. It is the third
ophthalmic antihistamine to be approved for over-the-counter
(OTC) use (see Table 1).
which has been available by prescription since 2011
for use in patients with allergic conjunctivitis, is now
available without a prescription as Lastacaft Once
Daily Relief (Allergan) for temporary relief of itchy eyes
due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair, and dander
in adults and children ≥2 years old. It is the third
ophthalmic antihistamine to be approved for over-the-counter
(OTC) use (see Table 1).
