Ocuflox Eye Drops

Ocuflox Drops is used for:

Treating and preventing eye infections associated with conjunctivitis (pink eye) and corneal ulcers caused by certain bacteria in patients 1 year of age and older.

Ocuflox Drops is an ophthalmic fluoroquinolone antibiotic. It stops or prevents bacterial infections of the eyeball by either killing susceptible bacteria or inhibiting their growth.

                       Use Ocuflox Drops as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    * To use Ocuflox Drops in the eye, first, wash your hands. Tilt your head back. Using your index finger, pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the medicine into the pouch and gently close your eyes. Immediately use your finger to apply pressure to the inside corner of the eyelid for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not blink. Remove excess medicine around your eye with a clean, dry tissue, being careful not to touch your eye. Wash your hands to remove any medicine that may be on them.

    * To prevent germs from contaminating your medicine, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface, including the eye. Keep the container tightly closed.

    * Do not wear contact lenses while you are using Ocuflox Drops. Take care of your contact lenses as directed by the manufacturer. Check with your doctor before you use them.

    * Ocuflox Drops works best if used at the same time each day.

    * To clear up your infection completely, use Ocuflox Drops for the full course of treatment. Keep using it even if you feel better in a few days.

    * If you miss a dose of Ocuflox Drops, use it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Ocuflox Drops.

                             * Ocuflox Drops may cause blurred vision. Use Ocuflox Drops with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks if you cannot see clearly.

    * Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Ocuflox Drops before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.

    * Be sure to use Ocuflox Drops for the full course of treatment. If you do not, the medicine may not clear up your infection completely. The bacteria could also become less sensitive to this or other medicines. This could make the infection harder to treat in the future.

    * Do not use Ocuflox Drops for future eye problems unless directed by your doctor.

    * Ocuflox Drops should not be used in CHILDREN younger than 1 year old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.

    * PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Ocuflox Drops while you are pregnant. It is not known if Ocuflox Drops is excreted in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Ocuflox Drops.

                        All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

    Blurred vision; burning or discomfort in the eye, including stinging, redness, and itching; dry eyes; eye pain; foreign body sensation; sensitivity to sunlight; tearing.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

    Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); infection (fever, chills, sore throat); itching; loss of consciousness; redness; unusual sensitivity to light.

                         Store Ocuflox Drops at room temperature, between 59 degrees and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C). Store in a tightly closed container. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Ocuflox Drops out of the reach of children and away from pets.