Urofin Eye Drop

Urofin Eye Drop is an ophthalmic antibiotic medicine containing ofloxacin as labelled in each eye drop, supplied by Positif Life Sciences in a strip/box of 10 eye drops. It belongs to the fluoroquinolone class and is used to treat certain bacterial eye infections. Urofin Eye Drop works only against bacteria, not viruses or allergies, and it is meant for use in the eyes only.

How it works: Ofloxacin stops bacteria from making the DNA they need to grow and multiply, which helps the infection clear. When used as an eye drop, Urofin Eye Drop delivers the medicine right to the infected eye area for local antibacterial action.

Because Urofin Eye Drop is the only listed strength and form, it is the standard eye-drop presentation for doctor-directed treatment of eye infection. This form is chosen when a clinician wants local antibiotic action directly on the eye surface, with dosing adjusted to the infection and the patient’s age rather than by self-selection of a different strength.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Bacterial keratitis
• Other susceptible bacterial eye infections
• Doctor-directed treatment of eye surface infection

• Wash your hands before using Urofin Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the eye.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently after instilling the drops; 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.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says it is safe to do so.

Urofin Eye Drop contains ofloxacin as labelled in each drop, and the exact dose for your infection is set by your doctor. It may be used several times a day at first, then less often as the infection improves; do not exceed the schedule prescribed, because the maximum daily use depends on the condition being treated and the eye being treated. The 10-eye-drop pack is for completing a short doctor-directed course, not for routine self-use.

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
• Eye irritation or discomfort
• Blurred vision for a short time after use
• Watery eyes
• Eye redness
• Unusual taste in the mouth after applying the drops

• Use Urofin Eye Drop only in the eye; do not inject or swallow it.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Do not use contact lenses while you have an eye infection unless your eye specialist approves.
• Your vision may be blurred briefly after instilling the drops, so wait until vision clears before driving.
• If symptoms are not improving or get worse, seek medical advice promptly.
• Use extra caution if you have a history of tendon problems or severe fluoroquinolone reactions, even though this is an eye preparation.
• Finish the full course exactly as prescribed, even if the eye looks better early.

• Other eye drops or ointments, which may need to be spaced apart by several minutes
• Topical corticosteroid eye medicines, which may affect how eye infections are monitored
• Contact lens rewetting or cleaning solutions, if lenses are being worn against advice
• Any other fluoroquinolone antibiotic, if your prescriber is checking for duplication

Store Urofin Eye Drop at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from excess heat, moisture, and light, and keep it out of reach of children.