Aplocue Eye Drop (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used by patients with an allergy to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, peripheral coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur. If these symptoms appear, stop using immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Allergic reactions may include cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, swelling of the face or neck, difficulty breathing, rash, hives, and itching. If these symptoms occur, discontinue use of the medication. Temporary stinging or irritation in the eyes, discomfort, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, swelling around the eyes, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, and pain may occur. Rarely, a serious skin reaction known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur; if these symptoms arise, discontinue immediately. Hearing impairment or irritative symptoms may also occur. Long-term use of this medication may result in excessive growth of fungi or resistant bacteria, therefore it should only be used for the minimum necessary duration, and if no therapeutic effect is observed, consider switching to another treatment. This medication has not been proven effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), so if MRSA infection is suspected or symptoms do not improve, it should be replaced with another antibiotic. Especially in elderly patients or when used with steroids, the risk of tendon inflammation or rupture may increase; therefore, use should be stopped immediately if pain or inflammation occurs. The safety of this medication for use during pregnancy or in women who may become pregnant has not been established, hence it should only be used when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks. Women who are breastfeeding should either stop nursing during treatment or discontinue the medication. Safety and effectiveness in infants under 1 year of age have not been confirmed, so it should not be used in this age group. This medication is for use in the eyes only, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact between the tip of the container and the eye during administration. To prevent contamination, it is advisable not to share the medication with others. Keep out of reach of children and store in a cool place away from direct sunlight.

Serious side effects

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

Mild side effects

• nausea
• peripheral coldness
• stinging
• discomfort
• pain in the eye
• redness
• itchiness
• eyelid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival hyperemia

This medication may be sensitive to light, so it should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is protected from light. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A transparent solution in a plastic container, ranging from pale yellow to light yellow

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle, 6 milliliters/bottle