Ocuflox

Special warnings about Ocuflox

Prolonged use of Ocuflox sometimes promotes the growth of germs that are unaffected by the medication. The doctor will examine your eyes for signs of this development, and discontinue the drug if it appears.

Safety and effectiveness have not been established in children under 1 year of age.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Ocuflox

There is no information on interactions with Ocuflox. When taken internally, however, the similar quinolone antibiotic ciprofloxacin is known to interact with the following:

• Caffeine
• Cyclosporine
• Theophylline
• Warfarin

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Ocuflox during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, alert your doctor immediately.

Researchers do not know whether Ocuflox makes its way into breast milk; but when ciprofloxacin is taken internally, it definitely appears. You'll need to choose between nursing your baby or undergoing treatment with Ocuflox.

Recommended dosage for Ocuflox

EYE INFLAMMATION

Apply 1 or 2 drops every 2 to 4 hours for the first 2 days, then 4 times daily for the next five days.

CORNEAL ULCERS

For the first 2 days, apply 1 or 2 drops to the affected eye every 30 minutes while awake; also get up 4 to 6 hours after retiring and apply 1 or 2 drops. On days 3 through 7 to 9, apply 1 or 2 drops hourly while awake. From days 7 to 9 onward, apply 1 or 2 drops 4 times a day.

Overdosage

The results of long-term overdosing of Ocuflox are unknown. If you suspect a problem, check with your doctor.