Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop

Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop is a prescription ofloxacin antibiotic in ear-drop form used to treat certain bacterial ear infections. Each 5 mL bottle contains ofloxacin in a sterile otic solution designed to be placed directly into the ear canal. Ofloxacin belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and works against susceptible bacteria that can cause infection and inflammation. This product is not for viral or fungal infections and should be used only when a clinician thinks a bacterial infection is likely.

How it works: Ofloxacin blocks a bacterial enzyme needed for bacteria to copy and repair their DNA, which stops the germs from growing. In ear-drop form, Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop delivers the antibiotic directly to the infected ear area to help clear the infection.

Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop is a small-volume ear-drop bottle meant for short-course, local treatment of an ear infection rather than a long-term daily medicine. Because the medicine is applied directly to the ear, it acts where it is needed and is often chosen when a doctor wants targeted treatment with less whole-body exposure than oral antibiotics. There are no other strengths or forms listed for this brand here, so the key difference is its ear-drop presentation and 5 mL bottle size.

• Bacterial outer ear infection
• Certain middle ear infections with tubes, if prescribed
• Local treatment of susceptible ear bacteria
• Relief of infection-related ear discharge
• Doctor-directed treatment after ear examination

• Use exactly as prescribed for the full course, even if symptoms improve early.
• Warm the bottle in your hand for a minute before use so the drops feel less cold in the ear.
• Lie with the affected ear facing up, place the prescribed number of drops, and stay in that position for a few minutes.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to your ear, fingers, or any surface.
• If both ears are prescribed treatment, use the correct dose in each ear as directed.
• Do not use more often or for longer than your doctor tells you.

Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop provides ofloxacin in a 5 mL ear-drop bottle; the exact number of drops and how often to use them depends on the infection being treated and the patient’s age and ear condition. Doctors may prescribe it once or twice daily for a short course, but the maximum daily amount and duration are set by the prescriber, not by the bottle size. Because this is a higher-strength local antibiotic form used for a specific diagnosis, it should be used only under medical guidance.

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

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Ear discomfort or burning after instillation
• Temporary bitter taste
• Itching in the ear
• Mild ear pain
• Dizziness or headache
• Skin irritation around the ear

• Use only for the ear if prescribed that way; do not place it in the eye unless a clinician specifically instructs.
• Tell your doctor if you have a perforated eardrum, ear tubes, or chronic ear problems.
• Do not use if you have a known allergy to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Stop and get medical help if you develop a rash, swelling, or breathing problems.
• Avoid using other ear products in the same ear unless your doctor says it is okay.
• If dizziness occurs, be careful with driving or activities requiring alertness.
• Complete the prescribed course even if the ear feels better before it is finished.

• Other ear medicines or drops used at the same time
• Corticosteroid ear preparations if not specifically directed by a clinician
• Any fluoroquinolone antibiotic if there is a history of class allergy
• Warfarin and other blood thinners may need medical review in some patients

Store Oflox 5 mL Eye/Ear drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the bottle clean and protected from contamination.