Ocuflox
Formulated for bacterial conjunctivitis indicated to target ocular infections.
Strengths: 0.3%
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Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Exocin
- Therapeutic class
Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Precautions and warnings
avoid contact lenses during treatment; do not share eye drops
- Minor side effects
stinging; burning; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
ocular hyperaemia; foreign body sensation
- Dosage forms
Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
Ocular use
- Patient summary
Formulated for bacterial conjunctivitis indicated to target ocular infections.
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
AbbVie
- Onset Time
1–3 days
- Duration
7–10 days
- Storage instructions
Store at room temperature and discard after 28 days.
- Age restrictions
Safety in children not fully established.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention; corneal perforation — requires immediate medical attention
Mechanism of action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with DNA gyrase in bacteria, halting DNA replication and eliminating infection.
Ocuflox
Formulated for bacterial conjunctivitis indicated to target ocular infections.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Ofloxacin
- Listed indication(s): Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Keratitis