Flovix 0.5% (Ophthalmic Solution)

5 ml drop: ৳ 100.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Levofloxacin ophthalmic
Company Osl pharma limited
Also available as
Flovix ts 15 eye drop

Indications

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer
  • Treatment of blepharitis
  • Treatment of hordeolum
  • Treatment of perioperative conditions

Pharmacology

  • Sterile topical ophthalmic solution
  • Synthetic broad spectrum bactericidal antibiotic
  • Inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase enzymes

Dosage & Administration

  • 0.5% eye drop for adults and children 1 year and older
  • 1.5% eye drop for adults and children 6 years and older
  • Safety for children <1 year not established

Interaction

  • Potential elevation of theophylline plasma concentrations
  • Potential interference with caffeine metabolism
  • Potential enhancement of oral anticoagulant effects

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to levofloxacin or other quinolones
  • Hypersensitivity to any components of the medication

Side Effects

  • Transient blurred vision
  • Fever
  • Foreign body sensation
  • Headache
  • Ocular burning
  • Ocular pain or discomfort
  • Pharyngitis
  • Photophobia
  • Allergic reactions
  • Lid edema
  • Ocular dryness
  • Ocular itching

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk to fetus
  • Caution during nursing

Precautions & Warnings

  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi
  • Discontinue if superinfection occurs

Therapeutic Class

  • 4-Quinolone preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Protect from light
  • Store in a cool and dry place (15°C-25°C)
  • Keep out of reach of children

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