Opalo Eye Drops (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 1 drop at a time, 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This drug should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. When using this medication, very rarely, symptoms such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur, and if these symptoms appear, use should be stopped immediately, and appropriate treatment should be sought. Moreover, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, swelling in the face or neck, difficulty breathing, skin rashes, and itching can occur, and if these symptoms appear, use should be discontinued. There may be temporary burning or irritation in the eyes, and very rarely, side effects related to the eyes may occur, such as keratitis, conjunctivitis, periorbital edema, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and dizziness, and if these symptoms arise, use should be stopped immediately. When using this medication, auditory impairment or irritation symptoms can also rarely occur, so caution should be exercised. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, it is important to check the susceptibility of the infecting bacteria and use it only for the necessary minimum duration. Long-term use can lead to overgrowth of other non-susceptible microorganisms such as fungi, so long-term use should be avoided, and if another infection occurs, use should be stopped immediately, and a different treatment method should be implemented. In particular, when treating trachoma, it should generally be used for 8 weeks, and thereafter, careful judgment is required. During treatment, contact lens wear should be avoided, and extra caution should be exercised when using preparations containing benzalkonium chloride. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety is not established. If breastfeeding, either breastfeeding should be stopped or the medication should be discontinued. This drug should not be used in infants under 1 year of age, as its safety and efficacy have not been established. This medication is for ocular use only, and care should be taken to prevent the tip of the container from touching the eye directly. To prevent contamination, it is advisable not to share it with others. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store it in a cool, dry place. To maintain quality, do not transfer it into another container.

• nausea
• peripheral coldness
• dyspnea
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• vascular edema
• airway obstruction
• rash
• urticaria
• pruritus

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering, and should be kept at a temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius, which is room temperature. Storing it this way can help maintain the efficacy of the medication for a long time.

Appearance

A pale yellow to yellow, transparent solution for eye drops in a colorless, transparent plastic container

Package unit

6mL/bottle