Levofran Eye Drops 1.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 3 times a day

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur when using this medication. If these symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Hypersensitivity reactions may include cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, swelling of the face and neck, difficulty breathing, skin rash, and itching; discontinue the medication if such symptoms occur. Temporary stinging or discomfort, redness, itching, tearing, blurred vision, etc., may occur in the eyes, and rarely, keratitis or serious skin reactions like Stevens-Johnson syndrome may develop, necessitating immediate cessation of use if abnormal symptoms are observed. Auditory impairment or taste disturbances, as well as irritation symptoms, may occasionally occur. Long-term use of this medication may lead to excessive growth of fungi or resistant bacteria; therefore, it should only be used for the minimum necessary period, and if secondary infection is suspected, switching to other treatment methods is advisable. Particularly among the elderly or when used with steroids, the risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture may increase, so if pain or inflammation occurs in the shoulder, hand, or Achilles tendon area, use should be discontinued immediately. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should carefully weigh the benefits and risks of using this medication, and if breastfeeding, it is recommended to either discontinue breastfeeding or stop using the medication. Safety and efficacy for children have not been established, so it is advised not to use this medication in children. This medication is intended exclusively for ocular use; it should not be used for other purposes, and care should be taken not to let the opening of the container come into direct contact with the eye during administration. To prevent contamination due to shared use, it is advisable to use this medication individually whenever possible. When storing, keep out of reach of children, avoid exposure to direct sunlight, and store in a cool place. For quality maintenance, it is important not to transfer the medication to another container.

Serious side effects

Shock symptoms (nausea, limb coldness, difficulty breathing), cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema (pharynx, larynx, face), airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, rash, hives, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tendonitis and rupture, difficulty breathing

Mild side effects

• Burning sensation
• itching
• eyelid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival hyperemia
• ocular pain
• redness
• itching
• chemical conjunctivitis
• keratitis

Store this medication in a tightly sealed container to protect it from air and light. A storage temperature between 1°C and 30°C in a shaded area is recommended.

Appearance

A transparent liquid that is light yellow to yellow in color, contained in a blue translucent plastic bottle.

Package unit

6 milliliters per bottle