Uses of Staflox

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1. Uses of Staflox

Staflox belongs to the group of drugs used in the treatment of ears, eyes, nose and throat with the main ingredient being ofloxacin with a concentration of 3mg/ml. Staflox is indicated in the following cases:
Blepharitis Eye stye Inflammation of the lacrimal sac Conjunctivitis Blepharitis Keratitis Corneal ulcer Otitis Symptoms of infection after surgery

2. Dosage and usage

Staflox is prepared in the form of eye, nose and ear drops, so the drug is instilled directly into the inflammatory part with the following dosage:
For eye and ear drops, 1 drop should be instilled/time, small 3 times a day. In the case of use to prevent infection after surgery, it is necessary to instill 5 times a day during the 2 days before surgery. On the day of surgery, instill eye drops depending on the time and type of surgery, instill 1 drop immediately after surgery and then instill every time the dressing is changed.

3. Undesirable effects when using Staflox

Some unwanted effects that may be encountered during the use of Staflox include:
Itching eyelids Swelling of eyelids Blepharitis Conjunctivitis conjunctival pain Red eyelids Shock Hypersensitivity reactions

4. Some notes when using Staflox

To get the best results when using the drug during treatment and to minimize unwanted effects, you need to pay attention to some issues such as:
You need to inform your doctor about your medical history. Hypersensitivity to Staflox or any other allergy. Staflox may contain inactive ingredients and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. Patients need to list the medications they are taking on a daily basis for the doctor to understand, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs, certain preservatives or herbal and functional foods, foods and beverages. other products, dyes,... Use caution in children, pregnant and lactating women. Do not swallow or take medicine.

5. Drug interactions

Drug interactions have the potential to change the way a drug works or increase the risk of serious unwanted effects. Certain medications should not be used at or around the time of treatment with Staflox. In addition, there are a few other cases where two different drugs can be used together even if an interaction occurs. Your doctor needs to change the dose of the drug or take other precautions if this is the case. Therefore, the patient should inform the doctor about the drugs and supplements you are taking.

6. How to store medicine

Staflox should be stored at room temperature, away from moisture and light. Once opened, the medicine should be used within 10 days. The medicine should be kept out of the reach of small children. When the drug is no longer expired or has been damaged and cannot be used anymore, it should be disposed of according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Staflox into an environment such as a water pipe or toilet unless requested to do so. Consult with your waste disposal company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Staflox to help protect the environment.
In summary, Staflox is effective in the treatment of otitis, blepharitis, lacrimal sac, blepharitis, conjunctivitis, keratitis, corneal ulcer, postoperative infection,... However, In the process of taking the drug, it is inevitable that unwanted side effects occur. Therefore, if you see any unusual signs, immediately go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
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