Ciprofloxacin Eye Drops 1.5% (Levofloxacin Hydrate)

Adult eye dose

1 drop per application, 3 times a day.

This medication should not be used by patients with hypersensitivity to quinolone antibiotics. When using this medication, rare shock symptoms such as nausea, peripheral coldness, and difficulty breathing may occur. If any of these symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately and seek appropriate treatment. Additionally, allergic reactions such as cardiovascular collapse, loss of consciousness, angioedema, airway obstruction, rash, urticaria, itching, periorbital redness and swelling may occur; therefore, if any of these symptoms appear, discontinue use. Temporary feelings of burning, irritation, discomfort, pain, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis, keratitis, tearing, dryness, blurry vision, dizziness may also occur; if these symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately. Auditory disorders, symptoms of irritation, and taste abnormalities may also occur. Long-term use of this medication can lead to excessive growth of fungi or resistant bacteria, so prolonged use should be avoided, and if superinfection occurs, a different treatment method should be employed. This medication has not been proven effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), so if MRSA infection is suspected or if symptoms do not improve, it should be changed to another antibiotic. Particularly in elderly patients or those using corticosteroids, there is an increased risk of tendon inflammation or rupture in areas such as the shoulder, hand, and Achilles tendon; if any of these symptoms appear, discontinue use immediately. Pregnant women or women who may become pregnant should only use this medication if the benefits of treatment are deemed greater than the risks, and nursing mothers should either discontinue breastfeeding or stop using the medication. The safety and efficacy for children have not been sufficiently confirmed, so caution is necessary when using this medication. This medication should only be used for eye drops, and care should be taken to avoid direct contact of the container tip with the eye. To prevent contamination, it is advisable to avoid sharing. Finally, this medication should be stored away from direct sunlight in a cool place, out of reach of children, and should not be transferred to another container to maintain its quality.

Serious side effects

• Urticaria
• angioedema (throat, larynx, face)
• difficulty breathing
• shock-like symptoms
• Stevens-Johnson syndrome.

Mild side effects

• Nausea
• peripheral coldness
• rash
• itching
• eyelid redness
• skin redness
• conjunctival hyperemia
• burning sensation
• discomfort
• ocular pain

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent exposure to air and light, preferably at room temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A clear solution that is light yellow to yellow, contained in an opaque plastic bottle for eye drops.

Package unit

5 milliliters/bottle