Ofloksacin Eye Drops (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

Instill (apply) 1 drop per dose 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

This medication should not be used in patients who are allergic to quinolone antibiotics or have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug. Severe shock symptoms such as nausea, cold limbs, and difficulty breathing may rarely occur when using this drug, so use should be stopped immediately if these symptoms arise and appropriate treatment should be sought. Also, hypersensitivity reactions may rarely show symptoms such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, swelling of the face or neck, airway obstruction, respiratory distress, skin rash, hives, and itching, so use should be stopped immediately if any of these symptoms occur. Irritation or burning sensation, discomfort, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, facial swelling, glare, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and ocular pain may occur, and serious skin reactions such as dizziness or corneal disorders, as well as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may also occur rarely, so drug use should be stopped if these symptoms appear. Hearing impairment or irritation symptoms may occur occasionally, requiring caution. This medication should only be used for the minimum necessary period after confirming the sensitivity of the infectious bacteria to prevent the occurrence of resistant strains. Long-term use may lead to excessive growth of fungi or resistant bacteria, so prolonged use should be avoided, and if a secondary infection is suspected, alternative treatments should be considered. Especially in the treatment of trachoma, standard administration is for 8 weeks, and caution should be exercised when administering beyond this period. During treatment, soft contact lenses should be avoided as the preservatives contained in this medication may affect the lenses. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. In breastfeeding situations, consideration should be given to discontinuing the drug or stopping breastfeeding. It is advisable to avoid using this medication in infants under 1 year of age as its safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. This medication is intended for eye use only, and care should be taken to prevent the tip of the container from coming into direct contact with the eye. To prevent contamination due to shared use, it is preferable to use it individually if possible. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool, dry place. To maintain quality, do not transfer to other containers.

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

This medication must be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature.

Appearance

A clear yellowish to yellow transparent solution in a colorless plastic bottle.

Package unit

6mL/bottle