Oflo 5 g Ointment

Oflo 5 g Ointment is a prescription eye ointment that contains ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic, in a 5 g tube. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections and helps clear germs that are causing redness, discharge, irritation, or swelling. Oflo 5 g Ointment is meant for use in the eyes only and should be used exactly as directed by an eye care professional. Because it is an ointment, it can stay on the eye surface longer than eye drops.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply. In ointment form, it coats the eye surface and delivers the antibiotic directly where the infection is located.

Oflo 5 g Ointment is the 5 g ointment presentation of ofloxacin, so the full tube contains 5 g of ointment rather than a liquid drop formulation. The ointment form may be chosen when longer contact time on the eye surface is helpful, or when a prescriber prefers nighttime dosing because it can blur vision temporarily after application. Since there are no other listed strengths or forms for this product, this 5 g ointment should be viewed as the exact prescribed eye medicine rather than a dose to compare with sibling products.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Corneal or eyelid bacterial infection as prescribed
• Eye infection symptoms with bacterial cause
• Treatment to help stop bacterial growth in the eye

• Wash your hands before and after applying Oflo 5 g Ointment.
• Pull down the lower eyelid to make a small pocket and apply the exact amount prescribed.
• Do not touch the tube tip to your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• After applying, close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes and avoid rubbing it.
• Expect temporary blurred vision after use; use caution before driving or using machines.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait the time your doctor or pharmacist recommends between products.

Each tube of Oflo 5 g Ointment provides 5 g of ofloxacin ointment, but the amount used at each dose is usually a small ribbon placed in the eye, not the whole tube. How often it is used depends on the infection and the prescriber’s instructions, and the maximum daily amount is set by the doctor for the specific eye condition. Use Oflo 5 g Ointment only as directed, because eye antibiotics should be dosed according to the infection being treated.

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
• Redness of the eye
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use
• Watery eyes or mild dryness

• For eye use only; do not swallow or inject Oflo 5 g Ointment.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is safe.
• Blurred vision can happen after application, so be careful with driving, stairs, or machinery.
• Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergy to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Use extra caution if you are using other eye drops or ointments, since timing between products may matter.
• Finish the full prescribed course unless your prescriber tells you to stop.
• Contact a doctor if symptoms get worse or do not improve as expected.

• Other eye medications, including prescription drops or ointments
• Warfarin or other blood thinners, if used with systemic ofloxacin products
• Antacids, iron, zinc, or calcium supplements if the medicine is also being taken by mouth
• Theophylline or certain seizure medicines if ofloxacin is used in another form as well

Store Oflo 5 g Ointment at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the tube tip clean and dry.