Beslocin 0.6% (Ophthalmic Suspension)

5 ml drop: ৳ 350.00

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Besifloxacin
Company Opsonin pharma ltd

Title

  • Beslocin Ophthalmic Suspension

Categories

  • Ophthalmic Medicine
  • Antibacterial Medication

Description

  • Effective treatment for bacterial conjunctivitis
  • Contains besifloxacin as the active ingredient
  • Available in suspension form for topical ophthalmic use

Indications

  • Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacteria

Pharmacology

  • Contains besifloxacin, an 8-chloro fluoroquinolone
  • Inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV
  • Essential for replication, transcription, and repair of bacterial DNA
  • Plasma concentration measured in adult patients with suspected bacterial conjunctivitis

Dosage & Administration

  • Instill one drop in the affected eye(s) 3 times a day for 7 days
  • Safe for use in adults and children (1 year of age and older)
  • Efficacy demonstrated in pediatric patients one year or older
  • No observed differences in safety and effectiveness in elderly patients

Interaction

  • Topical ophthalmic use only

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or any component of this formulation

Side Effects

  • Frequently reported conjunctival redness
  • Other reported adverse events include blurred vision, eye pain, eye irritation, eye pruritus, and headache

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Caution advised when administered to a nursing mother

Precautions & Warnings

  • Topical ophthalmic use only
  • Avoid injection subconjunctivally and direct introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye
  • Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms, including fungi
  • Discontinue use if superinfection occurs
  • Do not touch the dropper tip to eye or eyelid
  • Avoid wearing contact lenses during the course of therapy
  • Shake well before use

Therapeutic Class

  • Ophthalmic antibacterial drugs

Storage Conditions

  • Store at room temperature
  • Protect from light and moisture
  • Desirable for contents to be used within one month after first opening
  • Shake well before use

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