U.S. doctors online nowAsk doctors free
A 42-year-old member asked:

Does zaditor (ketotifen) drops help with "pink eye"?

2 doctor answers4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Glenn Pomerance
Ophthalmology 49 years experience
No: "pink eye" most often means conjunctivitis caused by infection. Zaditor (ketotifen) is an over the counter (otc) allergy drop, so it will make a "pink" eye from allergy better! it will have no effect, however, on an infected eye! red, inflamed eyes can result from many causes (including some that are sight threatening) so it is wise to obtain your diagnosis from an eyemd before initiating self treatment.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Dr. Stephen Khachikian
Ophthalmology 23 years experience
Maybe: In reality "pink eye" can have a lot of causes but usually refers to conjunctivitis. There are different types of conjunctivitis. The most common would be viral, bacterial and allergic. Zaditor (ketotifen) will help most with allergic conjunctivitis usually from seasonal allergies.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.

Similar questions

A 31-year-old member asked:

Do zaditor (ketotifen) eye drops help with "pink eye"?

1 doctor answer2 doctors weighed in
Dr. William Fagman
Ophthalmology 50 years experience
Usually not: The zaditor (ketotifen) is an allergy eyedrop and will only be effective if the "pink eye" is due to allergy. If it is due to an infection caused by a bacteria or virus, the zaditor (ketotifen) will have no effect.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
Last updated Jul 11, 2017

Disclaimer:

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.