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Vifloxacol medicine with the main ingredient is Ofloxacin 15mg/5ml with effective treatment of eye infections such as: eyelid inflammation, keratitis, conjunctivitis,.... Here is some information. useful information about Vifloxacol to help patients use the drug safely and effectively.
1. What is Vifloxacol?
Vifloxacol belongs to the group of drugs used to treat eyes, ears, nose and throat. The drug is prepared in liquid form - eye drops, ear drops. The drug is packaged in a box of 1 bottle x 5ml.Vifloxacol medicine has the main ingredient is Ofloxacin 15mg along with some other excipients, just enough for 1 vial.
2. What are the uses of Vifloxacol?
Ofloxacine belongs to the group of fluoroquinolone antibiotics similar to Ciprofloxacin, but when patients use Ofloxacine, the bioavailability rate will be higher than 95%. The Ofloxacin ingredient in the drug has a broad spectrum of antibacterial activity such as Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria spp, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus pneumoniae and some other gram-positive bacteria. Ofloxacin is active against Mycobacterium leprae and also other Mycobacterium spp.
Ofloxacin is the same as other antibacterial Quinolones. During bacterial DNA replication, transcription, and remodeling, Ofloxacin inhibits DNA-gyrase.
Vifloxacol drug effectively treats patients with infections in the outer part of the eye and its appendages such as:
Conjunctivitis, keratitis. Inflammation of the eyelids, inflammation of the lacrimal sac. Because in the above diseases of the patient, there are strains of bacteria that are sensitive to Ofloxacin.
3. Dosage and how to use Vifloxacol
3.1. How to use Vifloxacol Vifloxacol is prepared and manufactured in the form of eye drops.
3.2. Dosage of Vifloxacol The dose of Vifloxacol depends on each subject and the course of the type of infection to have an appropriate dose. Below is a reference dose of Vifloxacol:
During the first 2 days: The patient drops 1 drop of the drug in each eye, noting that the next time is 2-4 hours before the next drop. The next 5 days: Apply 1 drop, 4 times a day. Recommendations: There are no reports of safe and effective use of Vifloxacol in children under 1 year of age.
4. Contraindications of Vifloxacol
Do not use Vifloxacol for people with hypersensitivity or history of allergy to Ofloxacin or other excipients in the drug. Not for use by children under 15 years of age. Vifloxacol is not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. Vifloxacol should not be used by people who specialize in driving or operating machinery, because the drug contains ingredients that cause dizziness and danger when participating in traffic.
5. Vifloxacol side effects
During the use of Vifloxacol, patients may experience some unwanted side effects such as:
Using Vifloxacol may cause temporary irritation. May cause hypersensitivity reactions to Ofloxacine and other excipients contained in the drug. Vifloxacol may induce the selection of resistant strains of bacteria. It is possible to cause cross-allergic reactions when using Vifloxacol.
6. Notes when using Vifloxacol
Before using the drug, the patient needs to learn, research and consult with the doctor to use the drug safely and effectively. Here are some notes when using Vifloxacol :
Do not use the drug for people with epilepsy . The drug should not be used by people with a history of central nervous system disorders. It should be noted that the dose of the drug should be reduced in patients with renal failure. Before using the medicine, always remember to carefully read the instructions for use included in the medicine. Attention should be paid to the expiry date of the drug, do not use when the product in the vial has changed color abnormally or has expired. Vifloxacol should not be used by pregnant and lactating women. Vifloxacol should not be used for driving and operating machinery, because the drug contains ingredients that cause dizziness, dangerous for users.
7. Vifloxacol drug interactions
The following are some of the reported Vifloxacol drug interactions:
When using Vifloxacol, patients should tell their doctor about the medications they are taking for appropriate advice. Do not use Vifloxacol concurrently with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as: Aspirin, Diclofenac, Dipyrone, Indomethacin, Paracetamol. Because that will cause mental disorders such as: euphoria, psychosis. Using Vifloxacol with Amoxicillin will not change the absorption of Ofloxacin. Concomitant use of the drug with aluminum and magnesium antacids, the serum ofloxacin level may fall below the therapeutic concentration. Above is information about uses, dosage and precautions when using Vifloxacol. Note: Vifloxacol is a prescription drug, patients must not self-medicate to ensure safety for health.
