Ovidan Ointment (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 3 times daily. Adjust the dose appropriately according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients with a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, cold extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur, so if these symptoms appear, stop using it immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, itching, and redness and swelling of the eyes and skin may also occur, so usage should be discontinued if these symptoms appear. Transient burning, discomfort, pain, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, periorbital swelling, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, and dryness of the eyes may occur; rarely, dizziness or serious corneal damage may also develop, so stop using it immediately if these symptoms arise. Occasionally, hearing impairment or irritating symptoms may occur, so caution is needed. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, susceptibility testing should be performed and it should be used only for the minimum necessary duration; prolonged use may lead to excessive growth of fungi or resistant strains, so long-term use should be avoided. In particular, during the treatment of trachoma, usage for 8 weeks is standard, and usage beyond that should be decided with caution. During treatment, avoid wearing soft contact lenses and ensure it is used only for ophthalmic purposes, taking care that the tip of the container does not directly touch the eyes. To prevent contamination, it is advisable not to share it with others. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication under the doctor's judgment, and if nursing, it is preferable to stop nursing or discontinue the medication. Safety and efficacy have not been established for infants under 1 year of age, so it is best not to use it in this age group. This medication should be used for ophthalmic purposes only, and should be stored out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight in a cool and dry place. It is also important not to transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

• Nausea
• limb coldness
• dyspnea
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• vascular edema
• airway obstruction
• rash
• urticaria
• pruritus

This medication must be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. By storing it this way, the effectiveness of the medication can be preserved for a longer time.

Appearance

Odorless light yellow eye ointment

Package unit

5 grams/tube