Ocuflox is an ophthalmic quinolone antibiotic consisting of ofloxacin.  We carry these eye drops in both the brand choice and generic alternative in 0.30%!

Ocuflox is used for treating bacterial infections located in the eye. This medication is also effective at treating ulcers located in the cornea of the eye. Unfortunetly, Ocuflox will only be effective in treating bacterial infections of the eye, not viral or fungal infections. More common bacterial infections may include pink eye (conjunctivitis), eye styes, and bacterial keratitis.

Ocuflox (ofloxacin) is effective in treating bacterial eye infections because of its ability to fight bacteria and prevent further growth, allowing the immune system to fight off the infection more easily.

Follow the directions given to you by your doctor.

Do not use this medication while you have eye contact lenses in. Remove any contact lenses before applying the eye drops. Wash your hands before and after applying the eye drops. The average recommendation is…

Bacterial infection: days 1 -2: apply one to two eye drops every 2-4 hours. Days 3-7: apply one to two drops four times a day.

Bacterial corneal ulcer: days 1-2: while awake, apply one to two eye drops into the affect eye every 30 minutes. When sleeping, wake up around four to six hours after going to bed; apply one to two drops. Days 3-7: apply one to two drops hourly, while awake.

Apply the eye drops

1.       Shake bottle before use

2.       Tilt your head back

3.       Look upward

4.       Form a pouch by pulling down on your lower eye lid

5.       Hold dropper above eye; apply 1 drop into the pouch

6.       Look down and gently close your eyes for 1 – 2 minutes

Do not use Ocuflox (ofloxacin eye drops)

You should not use this product if you are allergic to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, gemifloxacin, levofloxacin, moxifloxacin, norfloxacin, and others).

This medication should not be used to treat a viral or fungal infection; this product is for bacterial infections only.

Ocuflox should not be used by those under the age of 18.

Dose adjustment or special precautions may be required

In order to determine if this product is safe or effective for you, ensure you tell your doctor about all medications, medical conditions, and drug allergies you have before proceeding to use Ocuflox.

Risks

It is not known if this medication will harm an unborn baby; contact your doctor if you are pregnant.

It is not known if this medication will pass through breast milk or if it will harm a nursing infant; consult your doctor if you are breast feeding.

Common side effects of Ocuflox (ofloxacin) may include:

blurred vision; eye pain mild burning, stinging, or other discomfort; eye redness, itching, or watering; red or puffy eyelids; your eyes being more sensitive to light; or eye dryness, feeling like something is in your eye.

The above side effects should not alarm you.

Serious side effects of Ocuflox (ofloxacin) may include:

severe burning, stinging, or irritation after using this medicine; eye pain; or eye swelling, redness, severe discomfort, crusting or drainage (may be signs of infection)

If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.

Contact your doctor if you notice signs of…

severe skin reaction: fever, sore throat, swelling in your face or tongue, burning in your eyes, skin pain followed by a red or purple skin rash that spreads (especially in the face or upper body) and causes blistering and peeling; or

an allergic reaction: sneezing and an itchy, runny or blocked nose (allergic rhinitis), itchy, red, or watering eyes (conjunctivitis), wheezing, chest tightness, shortness of breath, cough, a raised itchy, red rash (hives) or swollen lips, tongue, eyes or face.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember; if your next dose is approaching soon, skip the miss dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Do not double up on medication to make up for a missed dose.

If I use other eye drops, how long should I wait in between?

You should wait 10 minutes in between eye drops if you use more than just Ocuflox.

What should I avoid while using this medication?

You should avoid driving or doing other hazardous activities after applying the eye drops as they may cause temporary blurred or unstable vision. Wait until you clearly understand how these eye drops affect you.

Can this solution be injected?

No. This medication should not be injected and should only be administered through the eyes using the dropper attached to the bottle.