Daewoong Levofloxacin Eye Drops 0.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop once, 3 times a day

This medication should not be administered to patients allergic to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur during use, so if these symptoms appear, the medication should be promptly ceased and appropriate treatment sought. Allergic reactions such as angioedema, difficulty breathing, rash, and itching may occur, so if these symptoms arise, the use of the drug should be stopped. Temporary stinging or irritation in the eye may occur, and in rare cases, serious eye diseases such as severe keratitis or visual disturbances may develop, so use should be discontinued if symptoms persist. Occasionally, auditory disturbances or irritation symptoms may appear, so it is advisable to consult a healthcare professional if any abnormalities are felt. Long-term use of this drug may lead to resistance, and there is a risk of excessive proliferation of other bacteria such as fungi, thus it should be used only for the minimum necessary duration. Particularly in elderly patients or those taking steroids, there may be an increased risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture, so if pain or inflammation occurs, the medication should be immediately discontinued. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been thoroughly confirmed. Nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding or stop the medication if the drug is administered. It is advisable not to use this medication in infants under one year of age, as safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. This medication is an eye-drop formulation for use in the eye only, and care should be taken to avoid contact between the applicator tip and the eye. To prevent contamination, it should not be shared with others. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight, and do not transfer it to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

Shock symptoms (including difficulty breathing), cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema (throat, larynx, face), airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, difficulty breathing, Stevens-Johnson syndrome (toxic epidermal necrolysis), tendon rupture (shoulder, hand, Achilles tendon, etc.), tendon inflammation

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• limb coldness
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• pain
• redness
• itching
• chemical conjunctivitis
• keratitis
• periorbital and facial edema

This medication may be light sensitive, so it should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air ingress. Additionally, it is advisable to store it in a cool, dark place at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A colorless to light yellow transparent solution in an opaque plastic container

Package unit

5mL x 1 bottle