Lefloxin 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Warnings Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Thai FDA Category Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Levofloxacin (as hemihydrate)

Indications/Uses

Bacterial blepharitis, dacryocystitis, hordeolum, conjunctivitis, tarsadenitis, keratitis (including corneal ulcer). Aseptic treatment during perioperative period for ocular surgery.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult, adolescent & childn ≥6 yr Instill 1-2 drops tid.

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Overdosage

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Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or any quinolones.

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Warnings

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Special Precautions

Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones. Discontinue if eyelid redness/swelling, rash, muscle pain, tendinopathy; superinfection occurs. Not for inj or subconjunctival inj or introduction directly into anterior chamber. Overgrowth of nonsusceptible organisms w/ prolonged use. Hepatotoxicity or renal toxicity. Pregnancy & lactation.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Transient decrease in vision, transient ocular burning & pain or discomfort, foreign body sensation, headache, fever, pharyngitis & photophobia.

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Drug Interactions

Concomitant use w/ theophylline, caffeine, oral anticoagulants, cyclosporine.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Eye Anti-Infectives & Antiseptics

ATC Classification

S01AE05 - levofloxacin ; Belongs to the class of quinolone antiinfectives. Used in the treatment of eye infections.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Lefloxin ophth soln 0.5%

Packing/Price

5 mL x 10 × 1's

Lefloxin 0.5% Ophthalmic Solution

levofloxacin

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical