Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Levofloxacin only.
Local treatment of eye infections ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 1–17 years: Apply every 2 hours for first 2 days, to be applied maximum 8 times a day, then apply 4 times a day for 3 days ▶Adult: Apply every 2 hours for first 2 days, to be applied maximum 8 times a day, then apply 4 times a day for 3 days
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Although multi-dose levofloxacin eye drops commonly contain preservatives, preservative-free unit dose vials may be available.
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Extracted information for Levofloxacin only.
→Appendix 1: quinolones
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Manufacturer advises use only if potential benefit outweighs risk.
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Manufacturer advises use only if potential benefit outweighs risk.
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Extracted information for Levofloxacin only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride ▶Levofloxacin (Non-proprietary) Levofloxacin (as Levofloxacin hemihydrate) 5 mg per 1 ml Levofloxacin 5mg/ml eye drops | 5 ml P £6.95 DT = £7.71 (Hospital only) | 5 ml P £8.10 DT = £7.71 ▶Oftaquix (Santen UK Ltd) Levofloxacin (as Levofloxacin hemihydrate) 5 mg per 1 ml Oftaquix 5mg/ml eye drops 0.3ml unit dose | 30 unit dose P £17.95 DT = £17.95 Oftaquix 5mg/ml eye drops | 5 ml P £6.95 DT = £7.71 eiiii F 589
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Apply every 2 hours for first 2 days, to
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First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
Apply every 2 hours for first 2 days, to be applied
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
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