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Description for Lastacaft

LASTACAFT® is a sterile, topically administered H1 receptor antagonist containing alcaftadine for ophthalmic use.

Alcaftadine is a white to yellow powder with an empirical formula of C19H21N3O and a molecular weight of 307.39.

Contains

Active: alcaftadine 0.25% (2.5 mg/mL)

Inactives: benzalkonium chloride 0.005% as a preservative; edetate disodium; sodium phosphate, monobasic; purified water; sodium chloride; sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid (to adjust pH)

Chemical Name: 6,11-dihydro-11-(1-methyl-4-piperidinylidene)-5H-imidazo[2,1-b] [3] benzazepine-3-carboxaldehyde

Structural Formula

LASTACAFT® (alcaftadine) Structural Formula Illustration

The drug product has a pH of approximately 7 and an osmolality of approximately 290 mOsm/kg.

Uses for Lastacaft

Purpose

Antihistamine

Use

Temporarily relieves itchy eyes due to pollen, ragweed, grass, animal hair and dander

Dosage for Lastacaft

Directions

adults and children 2 years of age and older:

  • put 1 drop in the affected eye(s) once daily
  • if using other ophthalmic products while using this product, wait at least 5 minutes between each
    product
  • replace cap after each use

children under 2 years of age: consult a doctor

HOW SUPPLIED

Other information

  • only for use in the eye
  • store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)

Inactive Ingredients

benzalkonium chloride 0.005%, edetate disodium, monobasic sodium phosphate, purified water, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and/or hydrochloric acid

Questions or comments?

1.800.678.1605

Distributed by: Allergan USA, Inc. Madison, NJ 07940. Revised: Aug 2022

Side Effects for Lastacaft

No Information Provided

Drug Interactions for Lastacaft

No Information Provided

Warnings for Lastacaft

For external use only

Precautions for Lastacaft

Do not use

  • if solution changes color or becomes cloudy
  • if you are sensitive to any ingredient in this product
  • to treat contact lens related irritation

When using this product

  • do not touch tip of container to any surface to avoid contamination
  • remove contact lenses before use
  • wait at least 10 minutes before reinserting contact
  • do not wear a contact lens if your eye is red

Stop use and ask a doctor if you experience any of the following:

  • eye pain
  • changes in vision
  • increased redness of the eye
  • itching that worsens or lasts for more than 72 hours

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away

Overdose Information for Lastacaft

No Information Provided

Contraindications for Lastacaft

No Information Provided

Clinical Pharmacology for Lastacaft

No Information Provided

Patient Information for Lastacaft

No information provided. Please refer to the WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS section.

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