Ophthalan Ointment (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Rarely, symptoms of shock such as nausea, cold extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur, so if these symptoms arise, usage should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, difficulty breathing, rash, urticaria, and itching may occur; therefore, if such symptoms develop, usage should be discontinued. When used in the eyes, temporary burning sensation, discomfort, pain, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, glare, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and discomfort may occur. Rarely, severe corneal disorders or serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, and if any abnormal symptoms appear, usage should be halted immediately. Hearing impairment or irritation symptoms may also occur rarely. This medication should be used for the minimum period required based on susceptibility testing to prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria. Prolonged use may lead to excessive proliferation of non-susceptible bacteria such as fungi, so long-term use should be avoided. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the therapeutic benefits are determined to outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding mothers should discontinue breastfeeding or stop taking the medication. The safety and efficacy in infants under 1 year of age have not been established, so it is advisable not to use it in this age group. This medication should be used only for ophthalmic purposes, and care should be taken to prevent the opening of the container from touching the eye directly. To prevent contamination, it is preferable not to share it with others. When not in use, store in a place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place, sealed tightly. Furthermore, to prevent misuse and maintain the quality of the medication, do not transfer it to another container.

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

This medication is susceptible to air and humidity, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

Odorless light yellow ointment

Package unit

5 grams/tube