LevoStal Eye Drops 1.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per eye, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolone antibiotics or who have had allergic reactions to this drug. Rarely, severe allergic reactions or shock symptoms may occur during use, so if symptoms such as vomiting, limb coldness, or difficulty breathing arise, administration should be stopped immediately and appropriate treatment should be sought. Symptoms of hypersensitivity such as palpitations, angioedema, difficulty breathing, rash, and itching may appear; if these symptoms occur, drug administration should be halted. Temporary stinging or irritation, redness, itching, photophobia, blurred vision may occur; in severe cases, serious skin reactions such as keratitis or Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop, necessitating immediate cessation of use if they appear. Hearing impairment or taste disturbances have also been reported infrequently, so attention should be paid to any abnormal symptoms. Prolonged use of this medication may lead to the development of resistant bacteria or exacerbation of fungal infections; it should only be used for the minimum necessary duration, and if secondary infections are suspected, alternative treatments should be initiated. In elderly patients or when used in conjunction with steroids, there is an increased risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture, so immediate discontinuation of the medication should occur if pain or inflammation arises. Pregnant women or those who could become pregnant should only use this medication if the therapeutic benefit outweighs the risks, and nursing mothers should either discontinue nursing or stop using the medication. Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been adequately established, so it is advisable not to use this drug in children. This medication is an eye drop meant for ophthalmic use only, and should not be used for any other purpose; care should be taken to avoid direct contact between the tip of the container and the eye during use. To reduce the risk of contamination, personal use is preferred if possible. Store the medication out of reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and keep it in a cool place. Moreover, it is important not to transfer it to another container to maintain quality.

Serious side effects

Hives, angioedema (in the throat, larynx, face), difficulty breathing, shock symptoms (nausea, limb coldness, difficulty breathing, etc.), Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tendonitis and rupture, cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, airway obstruction

Mild side effects

• Burning sensation
• itching
• redness of eyelids
• skin rash
• conjunctival hyperemia
• discomfort
• pain in the eye
• redness
• chemical conjunctivitis
• keratitis

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container that is protected from light, preferably at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's efficacy.

Appearance

A clear solution that is pale yellow to yellow, delivered in an opaque plastic bottle for eye drops

Package unit

5mL/bottle