Oflox 0.3% Eye Drop 5 ml

Description

• Ofloxacin is an eye-drop used to treat external eye infections such as some types of conjunctivitis.
• Ofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called 4-quinolone antibacterial agents.

• If you are allergic to ofloxacin, benzalkonium chloride, any of the other ingredients, or any other quinolones.

• This product should be used with caution in patients sensitive to other quinolone antibacterial agents.
• Long term use may result in a new bacterial infection which does not respond to Ofloxacin.
• This product should be used with caution in patients with a defect or ulceration of the surface of the eye.
• Ofloxacin potentially increases sensitivity to sunlight.
• You should avoid exposure to direct sunlight or sun during use of Ofloxacin.
• Caution should be taken when using this kind of medicine, if you were born with or have family history of prolonged QT interval, have salt imbalance in the blood, have a very slow heart rhythm, have a weak heart, have a history of heart attack, you are female or elderly or you are taking other medicines that result in abnormal ECG changes.

• Always use Ofloxacin exactly as your doctor has told you.
• The usual dose is 1 or 2 drops into the affected eye(s) every 2 to 4 hours for the first 2 days and then 4 times a day from then on.
• To be effective Ofloxacin must be taken regularly.
• The length of treatment should not exceed ten days.
• You must not use the bottle if the tamper-proof seal on the bottle neck is broken before you first use it.

• Wash your hands.
• Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling.
• Gently pull the lower eyelid down until there is a small pocket
• Turn the bottle upside down and squeeze it to release one or two drops into each eye that needs treatment.
• Let go of the lower lid, and close your eye for 30 seconds If a drop misses your eye, try again.
• To avoid contamination, do not let the tip of the dropper touch your eye or anything else.
• Replace and tighten the cap straight after use.

• Keep out of the reach and sight of children.
• Once you have opened the bottle do not use it longer than 28 days, even if there is solution remaining.
• Do not use Ofloxacin after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and the bottom of the carton after EXP.
• The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
• Do not store above 25°C.
• Do not use Ofloxacin if you notice the tamper-proof seal on the bottle is broken.
• Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.
• These measures will help to protect the environment.