Light Ophthalmic Solution (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 1 drop at a time, 3 times daily. The dose may be adjusted as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medicine should not be used by patients who are hypersensitive to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, symptoms of shock such as nausea, cold extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur during use; if such symptoms occur, immediate cessation of use and appropriate medical treatment must be obtained. Moreover, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rashes, urticaria, pruritus, eyelid swelling, skin rashes, and conjunctival congestion may occur; if these symptoms occur, administration should be discontinued. Transient burning or stinging sensations, discomfort may occur upon application, also pain, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis and keratitis, periorbital edema, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, ocular pain, and rarely dizziness or corneal impairment. In severe cases, serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, and if such symptoms appear, the use should be stopped immediately. Auditory impairment or irritation symptoms may also occur. This medication should be used only for the necessary minimum duration after confirming susceptibility to prevent antibiotic resistance, and prolonged use should be avoided as it may lead to excessive growth of fungi or resistant bacteria. In the treatment of trachoma, an 8-week duration of treatment is standard, and continued use thereafter should be considered with caution. Wearing soft contact lenses should be avoided during treatment, especially with formulations containing benzalkonium chloride due to increased caution. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks; nursing mothers should stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication. For infants under 1 year, safety and efficacy have not been established, and it is recommended not to use it. This medication is for ophthalmic use only and care should be taken to ensure the tip of the container does not come in direct contact with the eye during application. To prevent contamination, it is advisable not to share the product with others. During storage, keep it out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool, dry place. To maintain quality, do not transfer to another container.

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

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture ingress. It is best to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A transparent solution that is pale yellow to yellow in color, contained in a colorless, transparent plastic bottle.

Package unit

6 milliliters per bottle