Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop

Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop is a prescription eye medicine containing ofloxacin, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic. Each 5 mL bottle of Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop is used to deliver ofloxacin solution to the eye, not a fixed milligram tablet strength. It is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections, including conjunctivitis and corneal ulcers caused by susceptible bacteria.

How it works: Ofloxacin stops bacteria from multiplying by blocking enzymes they need to copy their DNA. When used as an eye drop, Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop places the antibiotic directly on the eye surface to help clear the infection.

This 5 mL eye drop is the single available form for Omeflox in your catalog, so the important difference is the bottle size and how long it may last for a prescribed course. A doctor may choose Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop when a local antibiotic is needed directly in the eye, since the drop works at the infection site and is not meant for oral use.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Corneal ulcer caused by susceptible bacteria
• Eye infection treatment as prescribed by a doctor
• Lower eyelid/eye surface bacterial infection care
• Post-procedure bacterial eye infection prevention when prescribed

• Wash your hands before using Omeflox 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 the eye gently for 1 to 2 minutes after each 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.
• Use exactly for the full course prescribed, even if the eye looks better sooner.

Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop supplies ofloxacin ophthalmic solution in a 5 mL bottle, and the exact number of drops per dose depends on the condition being treated. It may be used several times a day, but the schedule and maximum daily use are decided by the prescriber for this specific eye infection. Do not change how often you use Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop unless your doctor tells you to.

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 or discomfort
• Blurred vision right after putting in the drop
• Eye redness
• Itchy eyes
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after the drop

• Use only as directed for bacterial eye infections; it will not treat viral or fungal eye problems.
• If you wear contact lenses, ask your doctor when you can wear them again, especially during an active infection.
• Do not use Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop if you have had an allergy to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Vision may be blurred briefly after each drop, so avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision clears.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a history of tendon problems with quinolone antibiotics.
• Do not touch the dropper tip to the eye, since contamination can worsen infection.
• If symptoms get worse or do not improve as expected, contact your doctor promptly.

• Other eye medicines may need to be spaced apart by 5 to 10 minutes.
• Corticosteroid eye drops may affect eye healing when used together, so use only if prescribed.
• Tell your doctor about all fluoroquinolone antibiotics you are taking to avoid duplicate therapy.
• Some medicines that affect the heart rhythm may matter if your doctor is also treating you for a systemic infection.
• Contact lens solutions and makeup should be avoided until your doctor says it is safe.

Store Omeflox 5 mL Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and keep the bottle clean and dry; do not freeze.