Ofloxacin 0.3% w\/v Eye drops, solution\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
What Ofloxacin is and what it is used for :<\/b><\/p>\n
Ofloxacin is an eye-drop used to treat external eye infections such as some types of conjunctivitis.<\/p>\n
Ofloxacin belongs to a group of medicines called 4-quinolone antibacterial agents.<\/p>\n
Do not use Ofloxacin :<\/b><\/p>\n
If you are allergic to ofloxacin, benzalkonium chloride, any of the other ingredients, or any other quinolones.<\/p>\n
Warnings and precautions :<\/b><\/p>\n
This product should be used with caution in patients sensitive to other quinolone antibacterial agents.<\/p>\n
Long term use may result in a new bacterial infection which does not respond to Ofloxacin.<\/p>\n
This product should be used with caution in patients with a defect or ulceration of the surface of the eye.<\/p>\n
Ofloxacin potentially increases sensitivity to sunlight.<\/p>\n
You should avoid exposure to direct sunlight or sun during use of Ofloxacin.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Other medicines and Ofloxacin :<\/b><\/p>\n
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used any other medicine, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
How to store Ofloxacin :<\/b><\/p>\n
Keep out of the reach and sight of children.<\/p>\n
Once you have opened the bottle do not use it longer than 28 days, even if there is solution remaining.<\/p>\n
Do not use Ofloxacin after the expiry date which is stated on the bottle label and the bottom of the carton after EXP.<\/p>\n
The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.<\/p>\n
Do not store above 25\u00b0C.<\/p>\n
Do not use Ofloxacin if you notice the tamper-proof seal on the bottle is broken.<\/p>\n
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.<\/p>\n
These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"