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Oplone Eye Drops (Ofloxacin)

Prescription medicationEye dropsEye dropsExpired
Ingredient · strength
Ofloxacin›3mg / 1mL
Manufacturer / importer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A transparent light yellow to yellow solution in a colorless transparent plastic bottle.
Packaging
6 milliliters/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201903814 · Notified 2019.06.11

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.06.11. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of eye infections (such as conjunctivitis and keratitis) and prevention of infection before and after ophthalmic surgery
Who applies the drops
Adults
Adult eye dose
Instill (apply) 1 drop 3 times daily. Adjust the dose as appropriate according to symptoms.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Hana Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of eye infections (such as conjunctivitis and keratitis) and prevention of infection before and after ophthalmic surgery

  • Blepharitis
  • dacryocystitis
  • chalazia
  • conjunctivitis
  • meibomian gland inflammation
  • keratitis
  • corneal ulcers
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This medication is effective against various bacteria including Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, Pneumococcus, and Enterococcus. It is primarily used for various ocular diseases such as blepharitis, dacryocystitis, chalazia, conjunctivitis, meibomian gland inflammation, and keratitis (including corneal ulcers). Additionally, it can be used for the prevention of infections and sterilization therapy before and after ocular surgery. In other words, this medication effectively treats bacterial infections around and inside the eyes and helps prevent infections during surgery. It is used to protect patients' eye health and improve eye diseases.

How to apply drops

Adult eye dose

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

Precautions

This medication should not be used in patients who have hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics or have previously shown allergic reactions to this medication. When using this medication, rare shock symptoms such as nausea, cold extremities, and respiratory distress may occur, so if such symptoms appear, use should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Also, adverse reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, pruritus, eyelid redness and swelling, skin rash, conjunctival injection may occur, so medication use should be halted if these symptoms arise. Transient sensations of burning, irritation, discomfort, pain, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis, keratitis, periocular swelling, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurry vision, tearing, dryness, and ocular pain may appear, and rarely dizziness or corneal lesions, serious skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur; thus, use should be stopped immediately if these symptoms appear. Occasionally, hearing impairment or irritation symptoms may occur, so caution is required. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, this medication should only be used for the necessary minimum duration after confirming sensitivity, and prolonged use should be avoided as it may lead to excessive growth of fungi or non-sensitive bacteria. For trachoma treatment, an 8-week course is standard, and after that, the decision to continue treatment should be made carefully. During treatment, it is advisable to avoid wearing soft contact lenses if the formulation contains benzalkonium chloride. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety has not been established. Nursing mothers should discontinue breastfeeding or stop using the medication. Its safety and efficacy in infants under 1 year of age have not been established, so its use is not recommended. This medication is for ocular use only; care should be taken to avoid direct contact between the application tip and the eye, and it is advisable to avoid sharing to prevent contamination. When storing, keep it out of reach of children and store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Additionally, to prevent misuse and maintain the quality of the medication, do not transfer it to another container.

Side effects

  • Nausea
  • limb coldness
  • dyspnea
  • cardiovascular collapse
  • loss of consciousness
  • vascular edema
  • airway obstruction
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • pruritus
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  • eyelid reddening
  • eyelid edema
  • skin redness
  • conjunctival hyperemia
  • burning sensation
  • irritability
  • malaise
  • pain
  • redness
  • itching
  • chemical conjunctivitis
  • keratitis
  • periorbital edema
  • facial edema
  • foreign body sensation
  • photophobia
  • blurred vision
  • tears
  • dryness
  • eye pain
  • dizziness
  • macular keratitis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • hearing impairment
  • irritation symptoms

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. Furthermore, it is recommended to store it at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius, away from extreme heat or cold.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A transparent light yellow to yellow solution in a colorless transparent plastic bottle.

Package unit

6 milliliters/bottle

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