Levofloxacin Eye Drops 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. Rarely, shock symptoms such as nausea, limb coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur during use. If such symptoms appear, immediately discontinue use and seek appropriate treatment. Furthermore, hypersensitivity symptoms such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, and itching may occur, and if these symptoms arise, use should be discontinued immediately. Temporary burning or irritation, discomfort, redness, itching, tearing, dryness, and blurred vision may occur in the eyes, and, though rarely, keratitis or severe skin reactions may occur, necessitating discontinuation of use if such symptoms are present. Auditory impairment and taste abnormalities have also been reported rarely, so caution is advised. When using this quinolone antimicrobial agent, the risk of tendon inflammation or rupture may increase, so if pain or inflammation occurs, especially in older adults or when used in combination with steroids, discontinue use immediately. To prevent the development of resistant bacteria, susceptibility testing should be conducted, and it should be used only for the minimum necessary duration. Prolonged use may lead to other infections such as fungal infections, requiring caution. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should only use this medication when the benefits are deemed to outweigh the risks, and nursing mothers should either stop breastfeeding or discontinue the medication. Safety and efficacy in children have not been established; therefore, use is not recommended. This medication is for ophthalmic use only, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the bottle tip with the eye and to prevent contamination by avoiding shared use. During storage, keep it out of the reach of children, avoid direct sunlight, and store in a cool place. To maintain quality, do not transfer to another container.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema (throat, larynx, face)
• airway obstruction
• difficulty breathing
• rash
• symptoms of shock
• cardiovascular collapse
• loss of consciousness
• periocular and facial edema
• and

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• limb coldness
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• eye pain
• redness
• itching
• eyelid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival hyperemia

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or light. It is best to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature. Keep it in a cool and dark place, avoiding direct sunlight.

Appearance

A clear solution that is pale yellow to yellow in color, contained in a colorless, transparent plastic bottle.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle