DESCRIPATION:
Aflox Eye Drops is a sterile ophthalmic solution. It is a fluorinated carboxyquinolone anti-infective for topical ophthalmic use. Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Solution is unbuffered and formulated with a pH range - 6.0 to 6.8.
COMPOSITION:
Each ml contains:
- Ofloxacin I.P
3 mg
- Benzalkonium Chloride Solution I.P.
..0.05 mg (As preservative)
- Aqueous buffered vehicle
q. s.
PACKAGING
Primary packing - 5ml Clear Poly bottles White caps &Nozzles.
Secondary Packing - Labels, Cartons, Shrink Pack & Shipper box.
AVAILABILITY
5ml in clear poly bottles with white caps & nozzles in properly sealed.
SHELF LIFE:
24 months from the date of manufacturing.
STORAGE:
Keep in a cool & dark place. Below 25ºC.Do not allow to Freeze.
USES
Aflox Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial infections.
HOW IT WORKS
Aflox Eye Drops are an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by inhibiting the DNA replication.
INDICATIONS AND USAGE:
AFLOX ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria in the conditions listed below:
CONJUNCTIVITIS:
Gram-positive bacteria:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram-negative bacteria:
- Enterobacter cloacae
- Haemophilus influenzae
- Proteus mirabilis
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
CORNEAL ULCERS:
Gram-positive bacteria:
- Staphylococcus aureus
- Staphylococcus epidermidis
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
Gram-negative bacteria:
- Pseudomonas aeruginosa
- erratia marcescens*
- Anaerobic species: Propionibacterium acnes
*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Aflox Eye Drops is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to ofloxacin, to other quinolones, or to any of the components in this medication.
DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION: The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is:
| Days 1 and 2 |
Instill one to two drops every two to four hours in the affected eye(s). |
| Days 3 through 7 |
Instill one to two drops four times daily. |
| The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer is: |
| Days 1 and 2 |
nstill one to two drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes, while awake. Awaken at approximately four and six hours after retiring and instill one to two Drops. |
| Days 3 through 7 to 9 |
Instill one to two drops hourly while awake. |
| Days 7 to 9 through Treatment completion |
Instill one to two drops, four times daily. |
SUPPLY:
Aflox Eye Drops is supplied in 5ml Clear Poly bottles packed with printed labeled in a unit carton and, Such 25 Carton Packed in a Shrink Sleeves.Such 12 shrinks packed in a shipper.
