Dose adjustment in renal impairment
Dose adjustment may be needed in kidney disease.
Leaflet UNIFLOX 0.3% eye / ear drops, solution
Precautions:
Anaphylaxis
Risk of severe allergic reaction. Seek urgent medical help if serious symptoms occur.
Colitis / severe diarrhea
Seek medical advice if severe or persistent diarrhea occurs.
Avoid milk, calcium, iron, or antacids
Do not take with milk, calcium, iron, magnesium, or antacids if separation is recommended.
Photosensitivity
Avoid excessive exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.
Major drug interactions
This medicine may have important interactions with other medicines.
Neuropathy / neurotoxicity
This medicine may affect the nerves or nervous system.
Cardiac risk / QT prolongation / arrhythmias
This medicine may increase the risk of heart rhythm disturbances.
Seizure risk
This medicine may increase the risk of seizures.
Tendonitis / tendon rupture
Stop treatment and seek medical advice if tendon pain occurs.
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for the treatment of bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, skin infections, and eye infections. It works by inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase, preventing bacterial DNA replication.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or eye drops and should be used as directed by a doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted based on the type and severity of the infection.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms or the use of other medications.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and headaches. In rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis, tendon rupture, or severe allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
The medication is available in the form of tablets, injectable solutions, or eye drops and should be used as directed by a doctor. The dosage and duration of treatment are adjusted based on the type and severity of the infection.
Patients should be aware of potential side effects, such as nausea, diarrhea, or allergic reactions. It is important to inform the doctor of any unusual symptoms or the use of other medications.
Common side effects include nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and headaches. In rare cases, severe reactions such as tendinitis, tendon rupture, or severe allergic reactions may occur. Patients should be informed of these risks before starting treatment.
General data about UNIFLOX 0.3%
- Substance:
- ofloxacin
- Date of latest medicines list:
- 01-07-2013
- Product code:
- W41910001
- Concentration:
- 0.3%
- Pharmaceutical form:
- eye / ear drops, solution
- Packing volume:
- 5ml
- Product type:
- Generic medicine
- Prescription status:
- P-RF — Medicines dispensed with a medical prescription that is retained by the pharmacy and cannot be renewed.
Pharmaceutical forms available for ofloxacin
Concentrations available for ofloxacin
- 0.3%
- 200mg
- 200mg/100ml
- 3mg/g
- 3mg/ml
- 400mg