Ofloxacin & dexamethasone eye/ear drops

Ofloxacin is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Solution • Portions of this document last updated: June 01, 2023 Copyright: © Merative US L.P. 1973, 2023. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes. • •

Key:GSDSWSVVBLHKDQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N Y Ofloxacin is a Side effects and mechanisms [ ] When taken by mouth, common side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, headache, and rash. History and culture [ ] Ofloxacin was patented in 1980 and approved for medical use in 1985. million prescriptions. Medical uses [ ] Ofloxacin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections such as: • Acute bacterial exacerbations of • Community-acquired • Uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections • Nongonococcal • • Mixed Infections of the • Acute • Uncomplicated • Complicated • • Acute, uncomplicated urethral and cervical Ofloxacin has not been shown to be effective in the treatment of [ when?] considered a first-line treatment for gonorrhea, because of bacterial resistance. Susceptible bacteria [ ] According to the product package insert, ofloxacin is effective against these microorganisms: Aerobic Gram-positive microorganisms: • • • Aerobic Gram-negative microorganisms • Citrobacter diversus) • • • • • • • Other microorganisms: • Adverse effects [ ] See also: In general, fluoroquinolones are well tolerated, with most side effects being mild to moderate. The overall rate of adverse events in patients treated with fluoroquinolones is roughly similar to that seen in patients treated with other antibiotic classes. Postmarketing surveillance has revealed a variety of relatively rare but serious adverse effects associated with all members of the fluoroquinolone antibacterial class. Among these, tend...

Ofloxacin belongs to the class of drugs known as fluoroquinolone antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria or preventing their growth. However, this medicine will not work for colds, flu, or other virus infections. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. This product is available in the following dosage forms: • Tablet

Read the Patient Information Leaflet if available from your For accuracy and to avoid contamination, have another person give the drops if possible. Hold the container in your hand for a few minutes to warm it. This will minimize To apply ear drops, Lie on your side or tilt the affected ear upward. Place the dropper directly over your ear and administer the prescribed number of drops. If you are using the single-use containers, empty the contents of the prescribed number of containers into your ear. For outer Keep your head tilted for about 5 minutes, or insert a soft cotton plug if so directed. Repeat the above steps for your other ear if so directed. Do not rinse the dropper. Replace the dropper cap on the bottle after each use. If you are using the single-dose containers, discard any unused solution after each application. Do not reuse. Use this Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 1 week. Report any ear discharge that occurs after the treatment period is completed. Do not use in the Mild irritation/discomfort in the ear, Remember that this Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: tingling/numbness, hearing changes. Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in a new fungal A very serious This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. In the US - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. Yo...

Proper Use Drug information provided by: To use: • First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the medicine into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 2 minutes, to allow the medicine to come into contact with the infection. • If you think you did not get the drop of medicine into your eyes properly, use another drop. • To keep the medicine as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface (including the eye). Also, keep the container tightly closed. To help clear up your eye infection completely, keep using ophthalmic ofloxacin for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Do not miss any doses . Dosing The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. • For ophthalmic (eye drops) dosage form: • For conjunct...