Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop

Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine that contains ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in a 5 mL ophthalmic drop bottle. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other surface eye infections caused by susceptible germs. This Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies. A doctor may prescribe Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop when an eye infection needs targeted antibiotic treatment.

How it works: Ofloxacin blocks bacteria from making DNA they need to grow and multiply, which helps stop the infection from spreading. As an eye drop, Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop delivers the antibiotic directly to the eye surface where the infection is present.

Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop is a standard ophthalmic bottle size, not a higher drug strength, so it fits routine eye-infection dosing rather than a stronger concentration. A doctor may choose Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop because it is easy to instill into the affected eye and allows multiple doses over the course of treatment. The 5 mL bottle also helps patients complete the full prescribed course without running out too quickly.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial eye infections
• Infection of the eye surface
• Antibiotic treatment for susceptible bacteria

• Wash your hands before using Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently after instilling the drop; do not blink hard or rub the eye.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
• Remove contact lenses before use and do not wear them during an active eye infection unless your prescriber says it is okay.

The dose provided by Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop is delivered as drops from a 5 mL bottle, and the exact number of drops per dose is based on your prescription and the condition being treated. It is commonly used multiple times a day, but the maximum daily amount and treatment length are decided by the doctor for the specific infection. Use Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop exactly as prescribed and do not stop early even if the eye starts to feel better.

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

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Temporary burning or stinging in the eye
• Mild eye irritation
• Blurred vision right after instilling the drop
• Itching or discomfort in the eye
• Watery eyes
• Bad taste in the mouth after the drop

• Use Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop only for bacterial eye infections, not for viral or allergic eye problems.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops and avoid wearing them during the infection unless your doctor approves.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye to avoid contaminating the bottle.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergy to ofloxacin or other quinolone antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems or severe antibiotic reactions, even though this is an eye medicine.
• Do not drive or use machinery right after dosing if your vision is blurred.
• Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should use Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop only if the doctor decides the benefit is greater than the risk.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments, which may need to be spaced apart by several minutes
• Contact lens solutions, because lenses should usually not be worn during treatment
• Any quinolone antibiotic history, including past allergic reactions to ofloxacin-like medicines
• Medicines that may also cause serious allergic reactions, if you have a strong drug-allergy history

Store Oflacin 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep it away from heat, moisture, and direct light.