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Otra Eye Drops (Ofloxacin)

Prescription medicationEye dropsEye drops
Ingredient · strength
Ofloxacin›3mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
Bainex Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A transparent liquid that is pale yellow to yellowish in color, contained in a colorless translucent plastic bottle as an eye drop solution
Packaging
For domestic use - 6 milliliters/bottle, for export - 5 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 199400539 · Notified 1994.09.10 · Insurance code 643101574

Summary

Main use
Treatment of eye infections (e.g., conjunctivitis and keratitis) and prevention of infection before and after ophthalmic surgery
Who applies the drops
Adults
Adult eye dose
Instill (apply) 1 drop per dose, 3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Bainex Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of eye infections (e.g., conjunctivitis and keratitis) and prevention of infection before and after ophthalmic surgery

  • Blepharitis
  • dacryocystitis
  • chalazion
  • conjunctivitis
  • meibomian gland inflammation
  • keratitis
  • corneal ulcer
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This medication is effective against a variety of bacteria and is used for various ophthalmic infectious diseases, including blepharitis, dacryocystitis, chalazion, conjunctivitis, meibomian gland inflammation, and keratitis (including corneal ulcers). Additionally, it helps in sterilization treatment to prevent infection before and after ophthalmic surgery. This aids in protecting eye health and effectively improving symptoms of infection. It is beneficial to use this medication to treat and prevent periorbital infections.

How to apply drops

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 1 drop per dose, 3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted according to symptoms.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, serious allergic reactions such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur while using this medication, so if any of these symptoms appear, it should be stopped immediately, and medical help should be sought. Moreover, hypersensitivity symptoms such as angioedema, rash, itching, and difficulty in breathing may occur; if these symptoms arise, discontinuation of the medication is necessary. Temporary stinging or discomfort, redness, itching, tearing, blurred vision, and other symptoms may appear in the eye, and in rare cases, severe keratitis or serious skin disorders like Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop. If any eye or skin symptoms are observed, it is important to stop using the medication immediately and consult a healthcare professional. This medication should be used for the minimum duration necessary to prevent antibiotic resistance, and caution is warranted with prolonged use as other issues such as fungal infections may arise. In particular, it is recommended to only use this medication for 8 weeks when treating trachoma, and thereafter to use it carefully. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid wearing soft contact lenses. For women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, the safety of this medication is not completely established, so it should be used only after consulting a physician if necessary. For breastfeeding women, it is advised to either discontinue breastfeeding or stop using this medication. In infants under 1 year of age, safety and efficacy have not been confirmed, so it is better not to use it. This medication is for ocular use only, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the tip of the container with the eye. To prevent contamination of the bottle, avoid sharing it with others. Store this medication out of the reach of children, in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, for safety and quality maintenance, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • peripheral coldness
  • respiratory distress
  • cardiovascular collapse
  • loss of consciousness
  • vascular edema
  • airway obstruction
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • itching
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  • eyelid redness
  • eyelid edema
  • skin redness
  • conjunctival hyperemia
  • burning sensation
  • irritation
  • discomfort
  • pain
  • erythema
  • pruritus
  • chemical conjunctivitis
  • keratitis
  • periorbital edema
  • facial edema
  • foreign body sensation
  • photophobia
  • blurred vision
  • tears
  • dryness
  • eye pain
  • dizziness
  • obesity-related superficial keratitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • hearing impairment
  • irritation symptoms

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air and moisture. It is also advisable to keep it at room temperature, which is between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, avoiding extremes of heat or cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A transparent liquid that is pale yellow to yellowish in color, contained in a colorless translucent plastic bottle as an eye drop solution

Package unit

For domestic use - 6 milliliters/bottle, for export - 5 milliliters/bottle

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