Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL

Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL is a prescription eye ointment that contains ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Each 5 mL tube provides ofloxacin in ophthalmic ointment form for direct use in the eye, helping deliver the medicine where it is needed. It is used for infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other doctor-diagnosed external eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Because it is an antibiotic eye ointment, it does not treat viral or allergic eye problems.

How it works: Ofloxacin stops bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply, so the infection can clear. In ointment form, it coats the eye surface and helps keep the antibiotic in contact with the infected area longer.

Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL is the ointment presentation of ofloxacin, which may be chosen when a doctor wants longer contact time on the eye surface and a soothing, lubricating feel. Compared with eye drops, ointment can blur vision for a short time after use, so it may be preferred at bedtime or when more sustained local coverage is desired.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• External bacterial eye infection
• Doctor-prescribed treatment for susceptible bacteria
• Adjunct treatment when longer eye-surface coverage is desired

• Wash your hands before and after using Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL.
• Tilt your head back, gently pull down the lower eyelid, and apply a thin ribbon of ointment into the pocket.
• Avoid touching the tip of the tube to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after application; do not rub the eye.
• Expect temporary blurred vision right after use; avoid driving or doing tasks that need clear vision until it clears.
• If you use other eye medicines, apply them at least 10 minutes apart unless your doctor gives different instructions; ointment is often used last.

Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL is supplied as a 5 mL tube, and the exact amount used per dose is small because only a thin ribbon is applied inside the lower eyelid. How often to use it and how many applications per day are allowed depend on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; use only the schedule prescribed for this 5 mL ophthalmic ointment. Do not use more often or longer than directed, even though the tube contains 5 mL of medicine.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Temporary blurred vision after application
• Mild eye burning or stinging
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Eye redness
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use

• Do not use Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL for viral or fungal eye infections.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to ofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
• Contact lenses should generally not be worn during an active eye infection unless your doctor says otherwise.
• Use caution with driving or machinery because the ointment can blur vision temporarily.
• Finish the full prescribed course unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve, get medical advice promptly.
• Use extra care in children, older adults, pregnant patients, or breastfeeding patients only under medical guidance.

• Other eye drops or ointments may change how well Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL works if used too close together.
• Corticosteroid eye medicines may affect infection control and should only be combined if prescribed.
• Quinolone antibiotics taken by mouth or by injection may increase the chance of side effects if used with this product, depending on the situation.
• Medicines that can affect heart rhythm should be reviewed by your clinician if you are using multiple drugs, especially in people with risk factors.

Store Exocin Eye Ointment 5 mL at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.