Ofloxacin 0.3% w/v Eye drops, solution

What Ofloxacin is and what it is used for :

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.

Do not use Ofloxacin :

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

Warnings and precautions :

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.

Other medicines and Ofloxacin :

Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

You must tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines that can alter your heart rhythm: medicines that belong to the group of anti-arrhythmic, tricyclic antidepressants, some antimicrobials (that belong to the group of macrolides), some antipsychotics.

How to store Ofloxacin :

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.

Optiflox

Optiflox 0.3% Eye Drop 5 ml