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Bepreve vs. Zaditor

Bepotastine (Bepreve) is an allergy eye drop for people over the age of 2. It's an antihistamine medication that helps with itchy eyes from allergies. The typical dosing is to put 1 drop of the medication into the affected eye(s) twice a day. It can sometimes leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth as a side effect, even though you use the medication as an eye drop. You need a prescription from a healthcare professional for both the brand-name and generic version.

• Itchy eyes related to allergies

• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using (25%)

• Avoid getting the dropper tip and medication contaminated
• Must remove contact lenses before using

Zaditor (ketotifen) is an antihistamine eye drop that's available over the counter for allergy-related itchy eyes. It works by blocking histamine and stopping your body from releasing chemicals that cause allergy symptoms. Adults and children can use Zaditor (ketotifen). The typical dosage is one drop into the affected eye(s) twice daily. Side effects can include headache, blurry vision, and dry eyes.

• Allergy-related itchy eyes

• Headache
• Runny nose
• Rash
• Dry eye

• Not to be used with contact lenses
• Allergy to ingredients
• Risk for eye infection