Oflox 5 g Ointment

Oflox 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, including infections of the conjunctiva and cornea, when the bacteria are expected to respond to ofloxacin. Because it is an ointment, it stays on the eye surface longer than drops and can help deliver medicine directly where it is needed.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by blocking bacteria from making and repairing their DNA, which stops the infection from growing. As an eye ointment, Oflox 5 g Ointment coats the eye and keeps the antibiotic in contact with the infected area for longer.

Oflox 5 g Ointment is a higher-volume tube, so it is suited for patients who need a course of eye treatment and want enough ointment to complete the prescribed schedule without running out early. Compared with drops, this ointment can feel blurrier after application and may be chosen for nighttime use or when a doctor wants longer contact time on the eye surface.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial corneal infection
• Eye infection caused by susceptible bacteria
• Treatment as directed after eye examination

• Wash your hands before and after each application.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and apply a thin ribbon of ointment into the lower eyelid pocket.
• Do not let the tip of the tube touch your eye, eyelid, fingers, or any surface.
• Close the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after applying the ointment.
• Wipe away any excess ointment from the skin around the eye with a clean tissue.
• If you use other eye medicines, separate them by at least 5 to 10 minutes and use eye drops before ointment unless your prescriber says otherwise.

Each tube of Oflox 5 g Ointment contains 5 g of ofloxacin eye ointment, and the exact amount used per dose is based on the prescription, not the full tube at once. The medicine is often applied several times a day at first, then less often as symptoms improve, but the maximum daily frequency and duration should be set by the doctor for the specific infection. Use it only for the prescribed course, even if the eye feels better sooner.

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
• Watery eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after use
• Mild redness of the eye

• This is an eye antibiotic ointment, not a steroid, and it should be used only for bacterial eye infections diagnosed by a clinician.
• Temporary blurred vision is common after applying Oflox 5 g Ointment, so avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection unless your eye doctor specifically tells you to.
• Stop and seek medical advice if you develop rash, swelling, or breathing problems, which can signal an allergic reaction.
• Do not use the ointment longer than prescribed, because unnecessary use can increase the risk of resistant bacteria.
• Tell your clinician if you have had tendon problems, myasthenia gravis, or severe reactions to quinolone antibiotics before using ofloxacin.
• If symptoms worsen or do not improve within the expected time, contact your doctor promptly rather than continuing on your own.

• Other eye medicines, including drops or ointments, may need to be spaced apart by 5 to 10 minutes.
• Tell your doctor about any other antibiotics you are using, especially if they are for the eye.
• If you wear contact lens disinfecting solutions or lens care products, ask when it is safe to restart lenses.
• Medications that may affect the central nervous system can matter if you have a history of seizures or neurologic sensitivity, so report them to your prescriber.

Store Oflox 5 g Ointment at room temperature with the cap tightly closed, and keep the tube clean and out of reach of children.