Anguk Levofloxacin Eye Drop 1.5%

Adult eye dose

1 drop per administration, administered 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics or a history of hypersensitivity to this medication. Rarely, severe allergic reactions such as nausea, limb coldness, and shortness of breath may occur when using this medication; if such symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions may manifest as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, pruritus, periorbital redness or swelling, so use should be stopped if these symptoms appear. Temporary burning or irritation, discomfort, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, periorbital swelling, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, eye pain, and dizziness may occur; if these symptoms are severe, medication use should be discontinued. Occasionally, hearing impairment or taste abnormalities, and irritative symptoms may also occur, so caution is needed. To prevent the emergence of resistant bacteria, it is important to perform susceptibility tests and use this medication only for the minimum necessary duration. Long-term use may lead to excessive proliferation of fungi or resistant bacteria, so long-term use should be avoided, and in case of superinfection, a change to other treatment methods is necessary. Efficacy against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has not been proven, so if MRSA infection is suspected or symptoms do not improve, swift conversion to anti-MRSA medications is required. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication only when the benefits of treatment outweigh the risks, as its safety during pregnancy has not been established. In the case of breastfeeding, it is advisable to stop breastfeeding or discontinue the use of this medication. Safety and efficacy in children have not been fully confirmed, so the use in children is not recommended. This medication is an eye drop solution that should only be used in the eyes; care must be taken to ensure that the opening of the container does not come into direct contact with the eyes, and to avoid contamination, sharing should be avoided. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, protected from direct sunlight, and kept in a cool place. Additionally, to maintain the quality of the medication, it is important not to transfer it to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema (throat, larynx, face)
• shortness of breath
• rash
• shock-like symptoms
• airway obstruction
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• limb coldness
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• eye pain
• redness
• itching
• lid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival congestion

This medication may be sensitive to light; therefore, it should be stored in an opaque, tightly sealed container. It is important to maintain a storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees at room temperature. Storing it this way will help maintain the efficacy and safety of the medication.

Appearance

A transparent solution that is pale yellow to yellow, contained in a blue translucent plastic bottle.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle, 6 milliliters/bottle