Besigen 0.6% (Ophthalmic Suspension)
5 ml drop: ৳ 351.06
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Besifloxacin |
| Company | General pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
- Effective against Corynebacterium pseudodiphtheriticum
- Effective against Haemophilus influenzae
- Effective against Moraxella lacunata
- Effective against Staphylococcus aureus
- Effective against Streptococcus pneumoniae
Pharmacology
- Contains besifloxacin
- Inhibition of DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
- Activity against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria
- Essential for replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA
- Essential for partitioning of chromosomal DNA during bacterial cell division
Dosage & Administration
- Adults and children dosage: 1 drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days
- Pediatric use proven in clinical trials
- No significant difference observed in geriatric use
Interaction
- Topical ophthalmic use only
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to active ingredient or formulation component
Side Effects
- Most frequent adverse event: conjunctival redness (2%)
- Other reported adverse events: blurred vision, eye pain, eye irritation, eye pruritus, headache (1-2%)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Pregnancy Category C
- Caution for nursing mothers
Precautions & Warnings
- For topical ophthalmic use only
- Avoid subconjunctival injection or direct introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye
- Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms including fungi
- Discontinue use and seek alternative therapy if superinfection occurs
- Do not touch the dropper tip to eye or any surface of the affected eye
- Avoid wearing contact lenses during therapy
- Shake well before use
Therapeutic Class
- Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs
Storage Conditions
- Store at room temperature
- Protect from light and moisture
- Use within one month after opening
- Shake well before use