Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop

Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine that contains ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for bacterial eye infections. Each 5 mL bottle delivers ofloxacin ophthalmic solution for use directly in the eye, helping treat infections caused by susceptible bacteria. It is not for viral or fungal eye problems. Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop is typically used for conditions such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other surface eye infections when a doctor confirms an antibiotic is needed.

How it works: Ofloxacin works by stopping bacteria from making the enzymes they need to copy and repair their DNA, so the germs cannot grow well. As an eye drop, Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop delivers the antibiotic directly to the infected eye surface where it is needed most.

The Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop pack is a standard multi-dose eye-drop presentation, not a stronger medicine dose. Since there are no other strengths or forms of Ojen listed here, this 5 mL bottle fits the usual eye-drop treatment pattern your doctor selects based on the type and severity of infection. A clinician may choose this format because it is easy to instill, acts locally in the eye, and allows repeated dosing over several days.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Surface bacterial eye infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of susceptible eye bacteria
• Reduction of eye redness and discharge caused by infection

• Wash your hands before and after using Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye without touching the dropper tip.
• Close your eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes 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; use eye ointment last.
• Remove contact lenses before using the drops unless your doctor tells you otherwise, and reinsert them only when advised.
• Use it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes; do not stop early even if the eye looks better.

Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop provides a 5 mL bottle of ofloxacin ophthalmic solution for topical eye use. The exact number of drops per dose and how many times per day you use it depend on the infection and your doctor’s instructions; the doctor decides the schedule, and there is no universal maximum dose that applies to every patient because eye-drop regimens are condition-specific. Do not use more often or for longer than prescribed.

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

Common side effects of Ofloxacin may include:

• Temporary stinging or burning in the eye
• Mild eye irritation or discomfort
• Blurred vision right after the drop is placed
• Dry eye or watery eye feeling
• Eye redness
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after using the drops

• Use only in the eye; do not swallow the solution.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your doctor says it is safe.
• Tell your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Temporary blurred vision may occur, so be careful driving or operating machinery right after use.
• If symptoms do not improve or get worse, contact a clinician promptly.
• Do not share your Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop bottle with anyone else.
• Use extra caution if you are also taking other medicines that can affect the tendons or nervous system, because fluoroquinolone exposure can rarely cause systemic effects.

• Other eye drops or eye ointments, which may reduce absorption if used at the same time
• Contact lens solutions or lens wear, which can irritate the eye during infection
• Other fluoroquinolone medicines, which may increase the chance of class-related side effects
• Medicines that may lower the seizure threshold, if a clinician is considering broader fluoroquinolone exposure

Store Ojen 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination by keeping the dropper tip clean and dry.