Oculrevo Eye Drops 0.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, coldness of the limbs, and difficulty breathing may occur while using this medication, so if these symptoms appear, usage should be immediately stopped and appropriate treatment sought. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, difficulty breathing, rash, itching, and conjunctival congestion may occur; if such symptoms arise, use should be discontinued. Transient burning sensation or irritation, discomfort may occur in the eyes, and rarely, various ocular adverse reactions such as keratitis, eyelid swelling, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and pain may arise. If these ocular symptoms are severe or persistent, medication use should be stopped and a healthcare professional consulted. Hearing impairment or irritation symptoms have also been reported occasionally, so caution is needed if unusual symptoms occur. Long-term use of this medication may lead to resistant organisms, and non-sensitive organisms such as fungi may proliferate excessively, so it should be used for the minimum necessary duration. Particularly in the elderly or when used in conjunction with steroids, there is an increased risk of tendon inflammation or rupture at the shoulder, hand, Achilles tendon, etc., so if pain or inflammation occurs, usage should be immediately stopped. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if its safety has not been established and the therapeutic benefit outweighs the risk. During breastfeeding, it is advisable to stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication. Safety and efficacy in infants under 1 year of age have not been established, and it should not be used in this age group. This medication should only be used for eye drops, and care should be taken to avoid contact of the container tip with the eye. To reduce the risk of infection, it is preferable not to share this product with others if possible. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store it in a cool place. Also, to prevent misuse and maintain drug quality, do not transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (pharynx, larynx, face), difficulty breathing, rash, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (severe skin adverse reaction), symptoms of shock (including difficulty breathing)

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• coldness of limbs
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• pain in the eye
• redness
• itching
• eyelid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival congestion

This medication may be sensitive to air and light, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is also advisable to store it at room temperature away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

A clear, pale yellow to light yellow aqueous eye drop solution

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle