Levofloxacin

Indications & Dose:

Acute & sub-acute conjunctivitis, mucopurulent conjunctivitis, blepharoconjunctivitis, blepharitis, bacterial corneal ulcer, bacterial keratitis and kerato-conjunctivitis, pre-operative prophylaxis in ocular surgery & external ocular infections.

DOSE

Adults Instill 1-2 drops into affected eye(s) every 4 hrs. Severe inf:  2 drops 3-4hrly. until   improvement obtained.

Children Not recommended. 

Contraindications:

Hypersensitivity

Side Effects:

Local irritation, bitter taste. Itching, discomfort. 

Cautions:

Precautions:

To stop treatment if irritation persists or increases.

PRECAUTIONS: Pregnancy. 

Interaction:

Warnings:

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Lactations:

Special Precautions:

Counselling:

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