Land: Australien
Språk: engelska
Källa: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
ofloxacin, Quantity: 3 mg/mL
Abbvie Pty Ltd
Eye Drops, solution
Excipient Ingredients: benzalkonium chloride; sodium chloride; hydrochloric acid; sodium hydroxide; purified water
Ophthalmic
5mL
(S4) Prescription Only Medicine
The treatment of severe bacterial conjunctivitis caused by ofloxacin sensitive organisms in adults. INDICATIONS AS APPROVED 2ND DECEMBER 1997: Ocuflox eye drops are indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcers (bacterial keratitis) and severe bacterial conjunctivitis caused by ofloxacin-sensitive organisms.
Visual Identification: Clear, pale to light yellow-green solution practically free from particulate matter.; Container Type: Bottle; Container Material: LDPE; Container Life Time: 2 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Registered
1994-02-18
OCUFLOX ® (ofloxacin 3mg/mL) Eye Drops-CMI Version 4.0 Page 1 of 3 OCUFLOX ® EYE DROPS (OFLOXACIN 3 MG/ML) CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about OCUFLOX ® eye drops. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you using OCUFLOX ® eye drops against the benefits they expect it will have for you. If you have any concerns about using this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE . YOU MAY NEED TO READ IT AGAIN. WHAT OCUFLOX ® EYE DROPS ARE USED FOR OCUFLOX ® eye drops contain the drug ofloxacin and are used to treat certain eye infections. OCUFLOX ® eye drops act by killing a wide range of bacteria that cause certain eye infections such as conjunctivitis (inflamed eyes) and corneal ulcers (infection on the surface of the eye). Ask your doctor if you have any questions about why OCUFLOX ® eye drops have been prescribed for you. BEFORE YOU USE OCUFLOX ® EYE DROPS _WHEN YOU MUST NOT USE IT _ Do not use OCUFLOX ® eye drops if: you have an allergy to ofloxacin or any of the ingredients listed when wearing soft contact lenses the packaging shows any signs of tampering 4 weeks after opening them the expiry date on the carton and bottle has passed if you use this medicine after the expiry date has passed, it may not work effectively the seal around the cap is broken. These drops are for topical use only. _BEFORE YOU START TO USE IT _ Tell your doctor if: you have had an allergy to any medicines or any other substances, such as foods, preservatives or dyes you are pregnant or intend to become pregnant you are breast-feeding or intend to breast-feed you have an allergy to antibiotics you wear contact lenses you are taking other medicines, including any you have bought at you pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop. D Läs hela dokumentet
OCUFLOX ® Product Information Version 5 1 AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – OCUFLOX ® (OFLOXACIN) EYE DROPS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Ofloxacin. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION OCUFLOX ® eye drops contain 3 mg/mL ofloxacin. For the full list of excipients, see Section 6.1 List of excipients. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Eye drops, solution. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS OCUFLOX ® eye drops are indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcers (bacterial keratitis) and severe bacterial conjunctivitis caused by ofloxacin sensitive organisms in adults. 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION CORNEAL ULCERS (BACTERIAL KERATITIS): Days 1 and 2: Instill one to two drops into the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes while awake. Instill a further one to two drops into the affected eye(s) during the night, four hours after retiring, and again two hours after this. Days 3 to 7: Instill one to two drops into the affected eye(s) every hour while awake. Days 7 to completion of treatment (usually within 21 days): Instill one to two drops into the affected eye(s) four times daily until the ulcer is completely healed (complete epithelialisation and no progression of infiltrate). BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS: The dosage recommendation is one drop every four hours for the first two days, and then one drop every six hours into the affected eye(s) for up to eight days. Dosage should not normally be continued for more than 10 days without an ophthalmic review (see Section 4.4 Special Warnings and Precautions for Use). In order to minimise systemic absorption of OCUFLOX ® eye drops, apply pressure to the tear duct immediately following administration of the drug. OCUFLOX ® eye drops have been assessed in clinical studies for up to 23 days treatment; safety has not been adequately demonstrated for longer periods of use. OCUFLOX ® Product Information Version 5 2 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS OCUFLOX ® eye drops are contraindicated in patients sensitive to ofloxacin or any other component of the solution. A history of hypersens Läs hela dokumentet