Zuflo Eye Drop

Zuflo Eye Drop is a prescription eye drop containing ofloxacin as labelled per drop, a fluoroquinolone antibiotic used for bacterial eye infections. It works directly in the eye to help treat infections such as bacterial conjunctivitis and other surface eye infections caused by susceptible bacteria. Zuflo Eye Drop is not for viral or allergic eye problems, and the exact strength in each drop is determined by the labeled product your doctor selects. This pack contains 10 eye drops from Morepen Laboratories.

How it works: Ofloxacin blocks bacterial enzymes needed for the germs to copy and repair their DNA, so the bacteria cannot grow properly. As an eye drop, Zuflo Eye Drop delivers this action right onto the eye surface where the infection is present.

Because there are no other strengths or forms of Zuflo sold here, this labeled ofloxacin eye drop is the exact presentation your doctor can choose for local treatment in the eye. It is suited for patients who need an antibiotic eye drop that acts where the infection is, with little body-wide absorption compared with oral antibiotics. A doctor may choose this form when they want targeted treatment, dosing that can be adjusted by frequency, and direct contact with the infected eye surface.

• Bacterial conjunctivitis
• Surface bacterial eye infections
• Treatment of susceptible eye bacteria
• Doctor-directed prevention of infection after eye procedures
• Eye infection symptoms caused by bacteria, not viruses

• Wash your hands before using Zuflo Eye Drop.
• Tilt your head back, pull down the lower eyelid, and place the prescribed number of drops into the pocket of the eye.
• Do not let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any surface.
• Close your eye gently after each drop and press the inner corner of the eye for 1 to 2 minutes if your doctor recommends it.
• If you use other eye medicines, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes between products unless your doctor gives different instructions.
• Remove soft contact lenses before using the drops and do not put them back in until your doctor says it is safe.

Zuflo Eye Drop provides ofloxacin as labelled per eye drop, and the exact number of drops and dosing schedule depend on the infection being treated. It may be used several times a day at first, then less often as the eye improves; the maximum number of doses per day is set by the prescribing doctor, not by the pack. Use only the amount and duration your doctor prescribes, even if symptoms improve early.

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
• Mild eye redness
• Itchy eyes
• Blurred vision right after putting in the drop
• Unpleasant taste in the mouth after dosing

• Use only for bacterial eye infections; it will not treat viral colds of the eye or allergies.
• Tell your doctor if you have a history of allergy to ofloxacin or other fluoroquinolone antibiotics.
• Do not wear contact lenses during an active eye infection unless your eye doctor says otherwise.
• Avoid touching the dropper tip to the eye to prevent contamination of the bottle.
• If vision is blurred after the drop, wait until it clears before driving or using machinery.
• Tell your clinician about tendon problems, nerve disorders, or seizure history before using ofloxacin.
• Use caution in children, pregnant patients, or breastfeeding patients unless a doctor has reviewed the benefit and risk.

• Other antibiotic or steroid eye drops may change how your treatment plan is scheduled.
• Medicines that affect heart rhythm can be relevant if the antibiotic is absorbed, especially in sensitive patients.
• Warfarin or other blood thinners may need monitoring if you are also using systemic ofloxacin products.
• Cation-containing products taken by mouth, such as iron, zinc, magnesium, or calcium supplements, can reduce oral fluoroquinolone absorption, though this is less relevant to the eye drop form.

Store Zuflo Eye Drop at room temperature, tightly closed, and protect it from contamination; discard it after the period recommended on the label or by your pharmacist after opening.