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Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic available in systemic and local formulations. Listed uses include Bacterial Infection and Bacterial Conjunctivitis.

Floxin

Bacterial Infection

100 · 200 · 400mg

Floxin is ofloxacin in 100mg, 200mg and 400mg tablets for bacterial infection, a fluoroquinolone acting on DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV.

From$0.99/ tabletView

Ocuflox

Conjunctivitis, Keratitis

0.3%

Ocuflox is ofloxacin 0.3% eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis, a fluoroquinolone that halts DNA replication in bacteria.

From$7.79/ bottleView

Key points

  • Eye, ear and systemic products are not interchangeable.
  • Systemic fluoroquinolones have serious tendon, nerve, neurological and vascular risks.
  • Tendon rupture, severe neuropathy or sudden visual loss needs urgent care.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

Exact formulation, diagnosis, kidney function, tendon or nerve history, aneurysm risk and interactions require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for sudden severe chest, back or abdominal pain, tendon rupture, severe numbness, seizures or sudden vision change.

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