Individual generic drug information
Extracted information for Ofloxacin only.
Local treatment of infections ▶TO THE EYE ▶Child 1–17 years: Apply every 2–4 hours for the first 2 days, then reduced to 4 times a day for maximum 10 days treatment ▶Adult: Apply every 2–4 hours for the first 2 days, then reduced to 4 times a day for maximum 10 days treatment
Source page 1258
Corneal ulcer (risk of corneal perforation). epithelial defect (risk of corneal perforation)
Source page 1258
Extracted information for Ofloxacin only.
→Appendix 1: quinolones
Source page 1258
Oropharyngeal swelling. tongue swelling
Source page 1258
Manufacturer advises use only if benefit outweighs risk (systemic quinolones have caused arthropathy in animal studies).
Source page 1258
Manufacturer advises avoid.
Source page 1258
Extracted information for Ofloxacin only.
There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Eye drops EXCIPIENTS: May contain Benzalkonium chloride ▶Exocin (Allergan Ltd) Ofloxacin 3 mg per 1 ml Exocin 0.3% eye drops | 5 ml P £2.17 DT = £2.17 ANTIBACTERIALS › OTHER
Source page 1258
Filter the extracted dose blocks for this individual drug.
First line only; read the complete Indications and dose section above.
Apply every 2–4 hours for the first
This is a first-line fragment. Read the full Indications and Dose section above.
Candidate age grouping · source page 1258
