Tarivid Eye Ointment (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 3 times daily. Adjust as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients who have had an allergic reaction to this medication or to quinolone antibiotics. Serious allergic reactions such as nausea, cold extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur, and if these symptoms arise, use should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, symptoms such as weakened cardiovascular status or loss of consciousness, swelling of the face or neck, breathing difficulties, skin rashes, or itching may occur, and use should be discontinued if these symptoms appear. Temporary stinging or discomfort, redness, itching, lacrimation, blurred vision, and other symptoms may occur; there is also a rare risk of severe corneal damage or worsening of skin conditions, so use should be stopped if these symptoms result. Auditory disturbances or irritative symptoms may sometimes occur, so caution is needed. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, this medication should only be used for the minimum necessary duration confirmed by susceptibility testing of the infectious organisms, and long-term use should be avoided as it may lead to other infections such as fungal infections. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety is not guaranteed, and breastfeeding women should consider discontinuing the medication or stopping breastfeeding. It is advised not to use this medication in infants under 1 year of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication should only be used in the eyes, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the bottle opening with the eye. To prevent contamination, it is advisable not to share the medication with others. Keep the medication out of reach of children and store it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Nausea
• cold extremities
• shortness of breath
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• vascular edema
• airway obstruction
• rash
• hives
• itching

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, and it should be kept at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way will help maintain its efficacy for a longer period.

Appearance

Soft yellow ophthalmic ointment in an aluminum tube

Package unit

3.5g/tube