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FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml

Ofloxacin:0.3%w/v | Antibacterials

Alternate brands of FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml

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Manufactured / Marketed By : GSK Product Form : Eye DropsPack Size : 5mlIngredients : Ofloxacin:0.3%w/vGeneric Category : Antibacterials

How it works

FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml works by killing bacterial cells that cause infection.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml

  • Change in taste
  • Rash
  • Earache
  • Dizziness
  • Eye discomfort
  • Ocular edema
  • Blurred vision
  • Dry eye
  • Redness of the eye

Uses of FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml

What is it prescribed for?

  • Bacterial Conjunctivitis

    This medicine is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.

  • Corneal Ulcers

    This medicine is used in the treatment of corneal ulcer, which is an infection or inflammatory condition of the cornea, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.

  • Otitis Externa

    This medicine is used in the treatment of otitis externa, which is an infection of the external ear canal, caused by bacteria such as E.coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.

  • Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media

    This medicine is used in the treatment of chronic suppurative otitis media, which is a chronic inflammation of the middle ear characterized by recurrent ear discharge, caused by bacteria such as Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.

  • Acute otitis media

    This medicine is used in the treatment of acute otitis media, which is an inflammation of the middle ear accompanied by pain, caused by bacteria such as Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

  • Onset of action

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • Duration of Effect

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Safe with Alchohol?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is it habit forming?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Usage in pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

  • Usage while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

When not to use?

  • Allergy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml , any other fluoroquinolones, or any other inactive ingredients present along with it.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
  • Pregnancy

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

  • feeding

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

General Warnings
  • Drug-resistance

    Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

  • Driving or Operating machinery

    Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, etc. in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

  • Use in pediatrics

    For usage in the affected ear, this medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 6 months of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established. For usage in the affected eye, this medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 year of age.

  • Contact lens

    Usage of contact lens is not recommended in patients who are suffering from an eye infection.

Dosage

  • Missed Dose

    Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.

  • Overdose

    Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

General Instructions

Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Other details

  • Usage does not depend on food timings
  • To be taken as instructed by doctor
  • Does not cause sleepiness

References

Additional Information:

One of the following licensed pharmacy from the nearest location will deliver FLOXY 0.3% Eye Drops 5ml. The details of the licensed pharmacy shall be shared once you request the drugs and the respective pharmacy accepts your request based on valid prescription and availability.

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