Optiflox 0.3% Eye Drop 5 ml

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. 

Possible side effects of Ofloxacin :

Like all medicines, Ofloxacin can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them.

Serious side effects:

If you have one or more of the following side effects, you may have had a serious allergic reaction.

Stop taking Ofloxacin immediately and contact your physician. 

Allergic reactions in the eye (including itchiness of the eye and/or eyelid) 

Inflammation of the skin due to allergy (including: rash, itching or hives) 

Severe sudden life-threatening allergic reaction 

Potentially life-threatening skin rashes 

The following side effects are also known to occur, including:

Eye irritation 

Ocular discomfort 

Visual disturbance 

Tearing 

Inflammation 

Redness 

Sensitivity to light 

A feeling that something is in your eye 

Eye swelling 

Swelling around the eyes 

Eye pain 

Dryness 

Dizziness 

Nausea 

Life-threatening irregular heart rhythm 

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 take Ofloxacin :

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. 

Apply your eye drops in the following way : 

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.

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.