Bausch + Lomb, a global eye health business of Bausch Health Companies Inc (NYSE/TSX: BHC), announced on Tuesday the US launch of Alaway(R) Preservative Free (ketotifen fumarate ophthalmic solution 0.035%) antihistamine eye drops.

The company stated that the product is the first and only over-the-counter (OTC) preservative-free antihistamine eye itch relief drop approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

'As we head into Spring, millions of Americans with allergies will experience itchy eyes, one of the eye symptoms that affects approximately 80% of people with allergies,' said Joe Gordon, US president, Bausch + Lomb. 'With the availability of Alaway(R) Preservative Free antihistamine eye drops, consumers now have a new over-the-counter option that provides fast, lasting eye itch relief without the use of preservatives.'

Alaway Preservative-Free will be available for purchase at most US national retailers, including Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Amazon. A 10-day supply (20 single-dose vials) will have a manufacturer's suggested retail price of USD14.99.