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Loxone Eye is used to treat some diseases of the ear and eyes. However, Loxone Eye can cause some unwanted side effects, so patients need to take the medicine exactly as prescribed by the doctor.
1. What is Loxone Eye?
1.1 Ingredients of Loxone Eye Loxone is an antibiotic of the Quinolone group, which is prepared in the form of eye drops, ear drops, box of 1 bottle of 5ml. The drug is manufactured by the Indian company Micro Labs., Ltd.
Active ingredient: Norfloxacin USP 0.3% w/v.
Excipients: Benzalkonium chloride, sodium acetate, disodium edetate, hydrochloric acid, sodium chloride, sodium hydroxide and distilled water for injection.
1.2 Pharmacokinetics and pharmacokinetics Pharmacokinetics : No pharmacokinetic parameters for Norfloxacin are available for ophthalmic administration because the drug is absorbed locally. Pharmacodynamics: Norfloxacin has strong bactericidal properties due to its subclass A inhibition of bacterial DNA-gyrase, which is the catalyzing factor for DNA replication and catabolism. bacteria. Besides, Norfloxacin penetrates bacterial cells faster than other antibiotics and has bactericidal effect against both gram (+) and gram (-) aerobic bacteria.
2. Indications of Loxone Eye
Loxone Eye should be used under the guidance and prescription of a specialist. Normally, Loxone Eye is used in the treatment of some of the following cases:
Conjunctivitis festering. Gonococcal conjunctivitis. Neonatal ophthalmia and trachoma. Blepharitis, blepharitis - conjunctivitis. Purulent keratitis caused by many strains of bacteria sensitive to the active substance Norfloxacin. Prophylaxis of infection in the eye after foreign body removal, after injury to the eye due to chemical or physical factors. Prophylaxis of infection before and after eye surgery. Inflammation of the outer ear. Acute otitis media or chronic festering otitis media. Prophylaxis in ear surgery (mastectomy).
3. Contraindications of Loxone
People who are sensitive to norfloxacin ingredients, quinolones, or any of the active ingredients in Loxone Eye.
4. Instructions for using the drug Loxone Eye
4.1 How to use Norfloxacin 0.3% is administered by instilling in the affected eye.
4.2 Subjects using Norfloxacin 0.3% for adults and children as directed by the doctor.
4.3 Dosage Patients need to follow the instructions and treatment protocol of the specialist when taking the drug.
Dosage of Loxone in the eye:
Acute infection: Dosing of Loxone starts every 15 to 30 minutes, instills 1 to 2 drops, then drops more intermittently when the infection has subsided. Moderate infections: Use Loxone drops 2-6 times a day, 1 to 2 drops each time, possibly more times a day as needed (should consult the treating doctor when increasing the dose). Active and chronic trachoma: Use Loxone 2 to 4 times a day, 2 drops each time in each eye, lasting for 1 to 2 months or more depending on the treatment regimen of the doctor. Dose of Loxone in the ear: Start every 2-3 hours, instill 2-3 drops, then gradually longer intervals as the infection is controlled.
5. Some notes when using Loxone
During the use of Loxone, patients need to be careful with some notes as follows:
Eye and ear drops, absolutely not for injection. Loxone should not be injected under the conjunctiva or into the anterior chamber of the eye. During the use of Loxone, the patient should not touch the tip of the dropper as this may contaminate the solution inside. Pregnant and nursing women should consult their doctor before using Loxone. Do not use Loxone Eye after the expiry date printed on the box. Do not use Loxone Eye drops for more than one person. Patients should stop using Loxone Eye after 15 openings. Loxone should be stored in a cool, dry place away from light. The appropriate temperature to store Loxone is below 30 degrees Celsius. Before using Loxone Eye, patients should consult a specialist doctor or pharmacist for advice on rational, safe and effective use of the drug.
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