Lomefloxacin Ophthalmic and Otic Solution (Lomefloxacin Hydrochloride)

Adult dosage

Ophthalmic use Usually, instill 1 drop at a time, 3 times daily. The dose may also be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms. Otic use Usually, instill 6-10 drops at a time and perform an ear bath for about 10 minutes, 2 times daily. The frequency may also be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medicine is an antibiotic intended for use in the eyes or ears. Patients who have had allergic reactions to this medication should not use it. In cases of bacterial keratitis or endophthalmitis, caution is needed as this medicine may have limited effectiveness due to poor penetration. Patients with allergies to other fluoroquinolone antibiotics should be careful when using this product. Symptoms such as redness, inflammation, itching, stinging, and pain in the eyes or ears may occur during use, and rare cases of photosensitivity skin reactions may develop. If severe allergic symptoms or systemic reactions like difficulty breathing occur, stop using immediately and consult a healthcare professional. To prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria, use this medication only for the necessary minimum period after confirming its effectiveness, and avoid prolonged use. This medication should only be used in the eyes or ears, and care should be taken not to allow the tip of the container to come into direct contact. When using for the first time, discard the first few drops as there may be fragments in the container. Do not wear contact lenses while using this on an infected eye or ear, and maintain a minimum interval of 5 minutes when using with other ophthalmic or otic agents. Safety in premature or neonatal infants has not been established, so avoidance is recommended. Use with caution during pregnancy or lactation, considering potential effects on the fetus or infant. The risk of serious side effects from overdose is low, but if necessary, actions such as gastric lavage can be taken. It is advisable not to use this medication with other topical antibiotics. Animal studies have reported joint abnormalities, so prolonged or excessive use is avoided for safety.

hypersensitivity symptoms, conjunctival hyperemia, conjunctivitis, irritation symptoms such as stinging or pain, itching, blepharitis, keratitis, photophobia, asthma, shortness of breath, urticaria, erythema, nonspecific hypersensitivity reactions, itching in the external auditory canal, punctate pain, irritation, transient hearing loss, dysbiosis

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark-colored, sealed container that does not allow light. Additionally, it is best to store the medicine at room temperature, avoiding extremes of hot or cold.

Appearance

Colorless and transparent solution in a transparent brown plastic container

Package unit

5 milliliters × 10