Crafloxacin Eye Drops (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with a hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, cold limbs, and difficulty breathing may occur while using this medication, so if these symptoms arise, usage should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment should be sought. Additionally, rare hypersensitivity reactions may occur such as cardiovascular collapse, angioedema, rash, urticaria, itching, and inflammation of the eyes and skin, so if these symptoms develop, use should be stopped. As this is an eye medication, temporary symptoms such as burning sensation or irritation, redness, itching, tearing, dryness, and blurred vision may occur; in severe cases, serious eye conditions such as keratitis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, and usage should be stopped immediately if symptoms occur. Long-term use of this medication may lead to the overgrowth of infectious organisms such as fungi, so it should only be used for the shortest duration possible, and if other infections are suspected, usage should be discontinued, and alternative treatment sought. Inflammation or rupture of tendons has been reported, so special caution is required particularly for the elderly or those taking steroids, and if pain or inflammation in the tendons occurs, usage should be stopped immediately. Pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established; in the case of breastfeeding, either breastfeeding should be discontinued or medication use should be stopped. It is not advisable to use this medication in children under 1 year of age as safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. This medication is an eye drop intended only for ophthalmic use, so care must be taken to avoid the tip of the container touching the eye during administration, and it is advisable to avoid sharing to prevent contamination. When storing, keep it out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool place, and do not transfer to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Urticaria, angioedema (pharynx, larynx, face), airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, rash, shock-like symptoms (nausea, cold limbs, difficulty breathing), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, periocular and facial swelling, tendon rupture, tendon inflammation

Mild side effects

• Burning sensation
• pruritus
• itching
• eyelid redness and swelling
• skin redness
• conjunctival hyperemia
• discomfort
• ocular pain
• redness
• chemical conjunctivitis

This medication may be sensitive to air or light, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C, and to store it in a dark place away from direct sunlight.

Appearance

A pale yellow to yellow clear solution eye drop in a transparent plastic container of blue color

Package unit

6mL/bottle