Levohy Eye Drop 1.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop at a time, 3 times a day.

This medication should not be used in patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. When using this medication, rare shock symptoms such as nausea, cold extremities, and difficulty breathing may occur, so if such symptoms arise, stop use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, hypersensitivity reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, itching, redness and swelling around the eyes may occur, so discontinue use if these symptoms develop. Temporary burning or stinging sensation, discomfort, pain, redness, itching, conjunctivitis, keratitis, tearing, dryness, blurred vision, dizziness may occur; in rare cases, serious corneal damage or severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome may occur, so if any of these occur, use should be stopped immediately. This medication may also cause side effects such as hearing impairment or taste disorders. In elderly patients or when used with steroids, the risk of tendonitis or tendon rupture may increase, so if pain or inflammation occurs, discontinue use. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, this medication should only be used for the minimum duration required based on sensitivity test results, and long-term use should be avoided as it may lead to excessive growth of fungus or insensitive bacteria. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers should either discontinue breastfeeding or stop using the medication. Safety and effectiveness in pediatric patients have not been established, so use is not recommended. This medication is for ophthalmic use only, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the tip of the container with the eye. To prevent contamination, avoid sharing and store in a cool place out of reach of children, away from direct sunlight, and do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

Shock symptoms (including difficulty breathing), cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema (in the throat, larynx, face), airway obstruction, difficulty breathing, urticaria, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, tendon inflammation and rupture, severe allergic reactions, respiratory problems, serious skin adverse reactions.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• cold extremities
• rash
• urticaria
• itching
• eyelid redness
• swelling
• skin redness
• conjunctival injection
• temporary burning

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or light, and it is best stored at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Storing this way will help maintain the effectiveness of the medication and prevent deterioration.

Appearance

A clear solution with a pale yellow to yellow color in a blue translucent plastic container.

Package unit

Bottle packaging - 6 milliliters/bottle