Ocuflox
Ocuflox is ofloxacin 0.3% eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis, a fluoroquinolone that halts DNA replication in bacteria.
- Categories
- Antibiotics · Eye Care
- Active ingredient
- Ofloxacin
- Route
- Ocular use
- Form
- Eye drops, solution
- Strengths
- 0.3%
No prescription needed: we place your order for Ocuflox on your behalf.
- Conditions
- Conjunctivitis · Keratitis
- Alternative names
- Exocin
- Therapeutic class
- Fluoroquinolone Antibiotic
- Pharmacological class
- Fluoroquinolone
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to fluoroquinolones
- Precautions and warnings
- avoid contact lenses during treatment; do not share eye drops
- Minor side effects
- stinging; burning; blurred vision
- Moderate side effects
- ocular hyperaemia; foreign body sensation
- Dosage forms
- Eye drops, solution
- Administration route
- Ocular use
- Manufacturer
- AbbVie
- Onset Time
- 1–3 days
- Duration
- 7–10 days
- Storage instructions
- Store at room temperature and discard after 28 days.
- Age restrictions
- Safety in children not fully established.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Use only if clearly necessary. Breastfeeding: Use with caution.
Serious side effects
anaphylaxis, requires immediate medical attention; corneal perforation, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Ocuflox is ofloxacin 0.3% eye drops for bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis, a fluoroquinolone that halts DNA replication in bacteria.
Mechanism of action
Ofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that interferes with DNA gyrase in bacteria, halting DNA replication and eliminating infection.
Ocuflox is an ophthalmic solution containing ofloxacin, which is used to treat bacterial conjunctivitis and keratitis. This medication is also sold under the Exocin brand name and is provided in a bottle at a concentration of 0.3% for effective topical application to the eyes.
Buying Ocuflox online
This medication is best used under a doctor’s care.