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Oflacin is a common antibiotic belonging to the fluoroquinolone group, used to treat eye diseases such as blepharitis, conjunctivitis and keratitis. To ensure effective use, patients also need to follow the instructions of a specialist, and refer to more information about the uses of Oflacin in the article below.1. What are the uses of Oflacin?
1.1. What is Oflacin? Oflacin belongs to the group of drugs used to treat eyes, ears, nose and throat. Oratid medicine has the main ingredient is Ofloxacin 0.3% kl/tt. The drug is manufactured in Micro Labs Limited - INDIA and registered by Micro Labs Limited.
Oflacin is prepared in the form of eye drops and packed in boxes of 1 x 5ml
1.2. What are the uses of Oflacin? Indications to use Oflacin drug in the following cases:
Treatment and prevention of eye injuries after performing eye surgery. Treatment of eye injuries such as blepharitis, blepharitis, corneal ulcer, conjunctivitis. Treatment of trachoma. The use of Oflacin is contraindicated in the following cases:
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug. People with a history of hypersensitivity and quinolone-associated tendinitis.
2. Usage of Oflacin
2.1. How to use Oflacin Users must wash their hands thoroughly and then open the cap and put the drops directly into the eyes. Do not let the tip of the Oflacin vial come into direct contact with the eyes, as this may cause an infection. Then, close your eyes and rest for about 5 minutes.
2.2. Dosage of the drug Oflacin For infections outside the eye: Instill 1 drop in each eye, every 2 to 4 hours, so for 2 days. Then, continue to check 4 times a day, 1 drop each time, for another 5 days. Prevention and treatment of eye infections after surgery: 2 days before surgery, drop the drug about 5 times a day, 1 drop each time. Depending on the type of surgery to be able to use the drug more appropriate, instill 1 drop immediately after surgery and can drop the drug after each dressing change. Handling when missed dose:
In case of forgetting dose Oflacin, it is advisable to supplement as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose of Oflacin and use a new dose. Treatment when overdose:
When using Oflacin overdose, the patient should stop the drug immediately and go to the nearest medical facility for timely treatment.
3. Notes when using Oflacin
For diseases requiring long-term treatment or hospital-acquired infections, microbiological testing for the susceptibility of bacterial strains is required. In particular, it is necessary to investigate the resistance of Staphylococcus and Pseudomonas so that appropriate treatment measures can be taken. In the case of treatment with eye drops containing other active ingredients, the instillation should be at least 15 minutes apart. Care should be taken to avoid contaminating the tip of the dropper to avoid the risk of superinfection. Oflacin should not be used by pregnant women and nursing mothers. This medicine can cause vision impairment and eye irritation, which may affect your ability to drive and use machines. Therefore, when using drugs for these subjects, you must be very careful.
4. Oflacin side effects
Serious reactions that occur after Ofloxacin instillation are very rare because only a very small amount of the drug is absorbed into the body after administration. Ofloxacin may cause eye irritation and local stinging. Occasionally causes headache, fatigue, dizziness, visual disturbances, rash and itching. May cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea and gastrointestinal disturbances. It is necessary to inform the doctor about the undesirable effects and encounters while using the drug.
5. Oflacin drug interactions
Up to now, there have not been any cases of interactions occurring while using Ofloxacin 0.3% 5ml concurrently with other drugs. However, patients need to list the drugs they are taking for the doctor to know for advice on the most accurate use.
6. How to store Oflacin
Oflacin drug should avoid direct sun exposure. Keep Oflacin out of the reach of children. Oflacin drug storage temperature below 30 degrees Celsius, in a cool and dry place. Check the expiration date carefully before using Oflacin. Oflacin must be discarded immediately if it shows signs of deterioration, cloudiness and discoloration. Above is all information about Oflacin drug, patients need to carefully read the instructions for use, consult a doctor / pharmacist before using. Note, Oflacin is a prescription drug, you need to use it as prescribed by your doctor, absolutely do not self-treat at home.
