Levoflox Eye Drops (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, serious shock symptoms such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty in breathing may occur while using this medication, so if such symptoms arise, stop using it immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions may occur, such as vascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, and itching, so if any of these symptoms appear, administration should be stopped immediately. Temporary irritation or burning sensation, redness, itching, foreign body sensation, and blurred vision may occur; in rare cases, severe corneal disorders or serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop, necessitating cessation of use if such symptoms appear. Long-term use of this medication may lead to overgrowth of fungi or resistant bacteria; therefore, it should only be used for the minimum necessary time, and if a secondary infection is suspected, a different treatment should be initiated. There have been reports of tendinitis or tendon rupture, so extra caution is required especially in the elderly or when used concomitantly with steroids; if pain or inflammation arises, administration should be stopped immediately. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should carefully weigh the risks and benefits of using this medication, and nursing mothers should either stop breastfeeding or discontinue medication administration. It is advisable not to use it in infants younger than 1 year as safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication is for ophthalmic use only and care should be taken to avoid contact of the container’s opening with the eye. To prevent contamination, avoid sharing, store out of reach of children, and keep in a cool place away from direct sunlight. Finally, for quality maintenance, do not transfer to other containers.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema (pharynx, larynx, face)
• difficulty breathing
• shock-like symptoms
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• airway obstruction
• loss of consciousness
• angioedema
• difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Burning sensation
• itching
• nausea
• limb coldness
• discomfort
• pain
• redness
• itching
• eyelid redness
• skin redness

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to avoid exposure to air and light and should be kept at a temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage maintains the medication's effectiveness and safety.

Appearance

A transparent solution in yellow to pale yellow color contained in a plastic bottle

Package unit

6 milliliters/bottle