Ocular infections:

Indications for: OCUFLOX

Susceptible infections of the conjuctiva and corneal ulcer.

Adults and Children:

<1yr: not established. ≥1yr: Conjunctivitis: 1–2 drops every 2–4hrs for 2 days, then 4 times daily for 5 more days. Corneal ulcer: 1–2 drops every 30mins while awake and at 4hrs & 6hrs after retiring for sleep for 2 days, then 1–2 drops every 1hr while awake for days 3 through 7–9, then 1–2 drops 4 times daily through treatment completion.

OCUFLOX Warnings/Precautions:

Discontinue if superinfection or hypersensitivity occurs. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers: not recommended.

OCUFLOX Classification:

Quinolone.

OCUFLOX Interactions:

Possible potentiation of theophylline, caffeine, oral anticoagulants, cyclosporine if systemic absorption occurs.

Adverse Reactions:

Ocular burning/discomfort, redness, itching, chemical conjunctivitis/keratitis, ocular/facial edema, foreign body sensation, photophobia, blurred vision, tearing, dryness, eye pain.

Metabolism:

Hepatic.

Drug Elimination:

Renal. Half-life: 9 hours.

How Supplied:

Soln—5mL