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Ocuflox Drug Center

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Ocuflox Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

OCUFLOX (ofloxacin ophthalmic) ® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria in the conditions listed below:

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CONJUNCTIVITIS:
Gram-positive bacteria: Gram-negative bacteria:
Staphylococcus aureus Enterobacter cloacae

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What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Ocuflox Patient Information: Side Effects

Serious side effects are not expected to occur during treatment with this medication.

If you are using ofloxacin ophthalmic to treat a corneal ulcer, you may notice a whitish buildup on the ulcer. This means that the medication is working; it is not a harmful development.

More commonly, some eye burning, stinging, irritation, itching, redness, blurred vision, eyelid itching, eyelid swelling or crusting, a bad taste in your mouth, tearing, or sensitivity to light may occur.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical ad...

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What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Ocuflox Consumer Information: Uses

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.

This medication treats only bacterial eye infections. It will not work for other types of eye infections. Unnecessary use or overuse of any antibiotic can lead to its decreased effectiveness.

HOW TO USE: To apply eye drops, wash your hands first. To avoid contamination, do not touch the dropper tip or let it touch your eye or any other surface.

Do not wear contact lenses while you are...

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What is Ocuflox Consumer Information?

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