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Cureblox Eye Drops (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Prescription medicationEye drops점안
Ingredient · strength
Levofloxacin Hydrate›5mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
(주)태준제약
Appearance
[For Domestic Use] A clear, pale yellow solution in a colorless and transparent plastic container; [For Export] A pale yellow to amber transparent solution in a plastic container.
Packaging
5mL/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200704412 · Notified 2007.04.17 · Insurance code 650102461

Summary

Main use
Treatment for eye infections (blepharitis, conjunctivitis, etc.) and surgical asepsis.
Who applies the drops
Adults
Adult eye dose
1 drop per application, 3 times a day.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(주)태준제약

Efficacy & effects

Treatment for eye infections (blepharitis, conjunctivitis, etc.) and surgical asepsis.

  • Blepharitis
  • chalazion
  • nasolacrimal duct inflammation
  • conjunctivitis
  • blepharitis
  • keratitis
  • corneal ulcers
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This medicine is an antibiotic effective against various bacteria such as Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Pneumococcus. It is used to treat eyelid inflammation, chalazion, nasolacrimal duct inflammation, conjunctivitis, blepharitis, keratitis, and corneal ulcers. It is also applicable in aseptic therapy to prevent infection during ophthalmic surgeries. This medication can effectively treat bacterial infections of various eye diseases.

How to apply drops

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 3 times a day.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients with an allergy to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, symptoms of shock such as nausea, peripheral coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur during use; if these symptoms appear, treatment should be discontinued immediately and appropriate care should be sought. Furthermore, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, difficulty breathing, rash, and itching may occur, and if any of these symptoms develop, the medication should be stopped. Temporary symptoms such as a burning sensation or irritation in the eyes, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, eye swelling, and blurred vision may occur; if these symptoms occur, usage should be discontinued. Occasionally, auditory dysfunction or irritation symptoms may appear, so caution is needed. Long-term use of this medication may lead to the development of resistant bacteria or fungal infections; therefore, it should be used for the shortest duration necessary, and in cases of superinfection, alternative treatments should be instituted. In elderly patients or when used alongside steroids, the risk of tendonitis or rupture may increase; if pain or inflammation occurs, treatment should be discontinued immediately. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should not use this medication as it may not be safe; it should only be used when the benefits outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding mothers should either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication. Use in infants under 1 year of age is not recommended due to lack of safety and effectiveness data. This is an eye drop intended for ocular use only, and care should be taken to avoid contact between the opening of the container and the eye. To prevent contamination, it is advisable to use this medication individually if possible. Store this medicine out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and keep it in a cool place; do not transfer it to other containers to maintain its quality.

Side effects and when to seek care immediately

Serious side effects

  • Hives
  • angioedema (pharynx, larynx, face)
  • difficulty breathing
  • rash
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • airway obstruction

Mild side effects

  • Burning sensation
  • itching
  • discomfort
  • irritation
  • eye pain
  • redness
  • pruritus
  • eyelid redness
  • skin redness
  • conjunctival hyperemia
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  • foreign body sensation
  • glare
  • blurred vision
  • tearing
  • dryness
  • ocular pain
  • dizziness
  • superficial punctate keratitis
  • auditory impairment

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a dark place and kept in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture. The recommended storage temperature is room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

[For Domestic Use] A clear, pale yellow solution in a colorless and transparent plastic container; [For Export] A pale yellow to amber transparent solution in a plastic container.

Package unit

5mL/bottle

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