Lenasin Eye Drops (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop, instilled 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 extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur during use, so if these symptoms arise, treatment should be stopped immediately, and appropriate care should be sought. Hypersensitivity reactions may present with cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, vascular swelling, airway obstruction, rash, and itching, and treatment should be stopped if these symptoms appear. Transient burning sensation, discomfort, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, facial swelling, and blurred vision may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms develop, the use should be ceased. Auditory impairment or irritation may rarely occur. Long-term use of this medication may lead to the development of resistant bacteria and an increased risk of overgrowth of non-susceptible bacteria such as fungi, therefore it should only be used for the minimum duration necessary. Particularly in the elderly or patients using steroids, there may be an increased risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture, so if pain or inflammatory symptoms develop, treatment should be stopped immediately. The safety of this medication has not been established in pregnant women or those who may become pregnant; therefore, it should only be administered when the benefits outweigh the risks, and breastfeeding should be discontinued during use or the medication itself should be stopped. It should not be used in infants under 1 year of age as safety and efficacy have not been confirmed. This medication is an eye drop solution for ocular use only and should not be used for other purposes, and care should be taken to prevent the tip of the container from coming into direct contact with the eye during administration. To prevent infection, it is best not to share with others. When storing, it should be kept out of the reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and stored in a cool place. Additionally, for quality maintenance, do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

• Hives
• angioedema (throat, larynx, face)
• difficulty breathing
• rash
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• airway obstruction
• rarely Stevens-Johnson syndrome
• tendon inflammation/rupture

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• cold extremities
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• pain
• redness
• itching
• chemical conjunctivitis
• keratitis
• periocular and facial swelling

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and light exposure, and it is important to store it at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Storing it this way helps maintain its effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance

A pale yellow to yellow transparent solution in a transparent plastic container that is blue in color.

Package unit

6mL/bottle