Exocin Eye Ointment

SPECIFICATION

GENERIC

Ofloxacin

About

This medication is used to treat eye infections. Ofloxacin belongs to a class of drugs called quinolone antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This medication treats only bacterial eye infections.

Indication

It is an eye drop used to treat external eye infections such as some types of conjunctivitis

Side Effects

Dizziness , Short lived eye irritation , Sensitivity to light , Eye stinging and/or burning , Eye redness and/or swelling , Numbness , Nausea , Headache , Itching , Skin rash , Difficulty breathing.

Drug Interactions

Quindine, hydroquindine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol, dofetilide, ibutilide , tricyclic antidepressants, some antimicrobials (that belong to the group of macrolides), some antipsychotics.

When not to Use

Do not use : If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to ofloxacin, benzalkonium chloride, or sodium chloride or If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Precaution

Take special care with this medicine If you have a defect or ulceration of the surface of the eye or If you are sensitive to other quinolone antibacterial agents .