Hyfloks Eye Drops (Ofloxacin)

Adult eye dose

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

This medication should not be used in patients who have a history of allergy or hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, coldness of limbs, and difficulty breathing may occur during usage, and if any abnormal symptoms arise, dosing should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment sought. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions may occur, such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, itching, redness and swelling around the eyes, so if these symptoms appear, administration should be stopped. A temporary burning or irritation sensation, discomfort in the eyes may be present, and sometimes symptoms like eye pain, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and dizziness may manifest. In severe cases, rare serious skin and mucosal reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, and if such symptoms are experienced, use should be immediately ceased. This medication may cause auditory impairment or other irritative symptoms, so consultation with a healthcare professional is advised if abnormal reactions occur. To prevent the occurrence of resistant strains, the sensitivity of the infective organism should be verified, and it should be used only for the necessary minimum duration; long-term use should be avoided to prevent excessive proliferation of fungi or resistant bacteria. If an infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is suspected or if clinical symptoms do not improve, it should be promptly switched to another antibiotic effective against MRSA. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefit is deemed greater than the risk, as its safety has not been established, and breastfeeding women should discontinue nursing or stop medication use. The safety and efficacy for infants under 1 year have not been established, so it is advisable not to use. This medication is for eye use only, and care should be taken not to allow the tip of the container to directly contact the eye. Additionally, to prevent infection, it should not be shared with others. When storing, it should be kept out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and in a cool place. It is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

• Nausea
• coldness in limbs
• difficulty breathing
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• vascular edema
• airway obstruction
• rash
• urticaria
• itching

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to protect it from air and moisture, ideally at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. This way, the effectiveness of the medication can be maintained for a longer period.

Appearance

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

Package unit

6mL/bottle