Ofloxacin ophthalmic is also used to treat an ulcer in the cornea of the eye
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3% Bacterial Conjunctivitis Days 1-2: 1-2 gtt in affected eye q2-4hr, THEN Days 3-7: 1-2 gtt four times daily Corneal Ulcer Days 1-2: 1-2 gtt q30min while awake (WA), awaken 4-6 hours after GENERIC NAME: OFLOXACIN SOLUTION - OPHTHALMIC (oh-FLOX-a-sin) BRAND NAME (S): Ocuflox Medication Uses | How To Use | Side Effects |
Ofloxacin ophthalmic (for use in the eyes) is used to treat bacterial infections of the eyes
Patients can receive an ofloxacin ophthalmic drop solution for bacterial conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers
Ocuflox is available in
Last updated on May 1, 2023
Ofloxacin is used to treat outer ear infections ( swimmer's ear or ear canal infections) and middle ear infections
ophthalmic solution
Ofloxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription
Ofloxacin is an antimicrobial drug in the fluoroquinolone family that effectively treats various bacterial infections
This medication is given as 5 or 10 drops into the infected ear once or twice a day for 7 or 14 days, depending on your age Learn about ofloxacin (Ocuflox) usage and dosing
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Ofloxacin is a fluorinated 4-quinolone which differs from other fluorinated 4-quinolones in that there is a six member (pyridobenzoxazine) ring from positions 1 to 8 of the basic ring structure
It works by stopping the growth of bacteria
It is essential to follow your doctor’s instructions exactly when taking ofloxacin
introduced directly into the anterior chamber of the eye
AbbVie has Ocuflox 5 mL bottles on back order and the company cannot estimate a release date
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Patients should be instructed to wash their hands before and after applying Ofloxacin ophthalmic solution should be used during pregnancy only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the fetus
Bacterial conjunctivitis: Ophthalmic: Instill 1 to 2 drops in affected eye(s) every 2 to 4 hours for the first 2 days, then instill 1 to 2 drops 4 times daily for an additional 5 days
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Ofloxacin is bactericidal at concentrations equal to or slightly greater than inhibitory concentrations
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients