Floxal, eye drops 3mg/ml 5ml

Composition

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1 ml of drops contains ofloxacin 3 mg,

excipients:

benzalkonium chloride-0.025 mg;

sodium chloride-9 mg;

1 M solution of hydrochloric acid-4.5-5.5 mg;

1 M solution of sodium hydroxide-2.5-3.5 mg;

water for injection-up to 1 ml

Pharmacological action

Pharmaceutical group:

antimicrobial agent-fluoroquinolone.

Pharmaceutical action:  

Floxal is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent from the group of fluoroquinolones for topical use in ophthalmology. The bactericidal effect of ofloxacin is associated with the blockade of the DNA gyrase enzyme in bacterial cells.

Highly active against most gram-negative microorganisms: Esherichia coli, Salmonella spp., Proteus spp. Morganella morganii, Shigella spp., Klebsiella spp. Enterobacter spp. Serratia spp. Citrobacter spp. Yersinia spp. Providencia spp. Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Neisseria meningitidis, Mycoplasma spp., Legionella pneumophila, Acinetobacter spp., Chlamydia spp.

It is active against some gram-positive microorganisms, in particular Staphylococcus spp., Streptococcus spp. Enterococcus faecalis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, and Pseudomonas spp. are moderately sensitive to ofloxacin.

Beta-lactamase-producing microorganisms are susceptible to ofloxacin. Anaerobic bacteria (except Bacteroides urealyticus) are insensitive to the drug.

Indications

Infectious and inflammatory diseases of the anterior eye caused by microorganisms sensitive to ofloxacin:

• blepharitis;
• barley;
• conjunctivitis;
• dacryocystitis;
• keratitis and corneal ulcer;
• chlamydia infection of the eye;
• prevention and treatment of bacterial infection after eye injuries and surgical interventions.

Contraindications

• hypersensitivity to the components of Floxal;
• pregnancy;
• breast-feeding.

Side effects

Allergic reactions, transient conjunctival hyperemia, burning sensation, eye discomfort, itching and dryness of the conjunctiva, photophobia, lacrimation;

rarely-dizziness.

How to take, course of use and dosage

of Floxal is used conjunctivally. Drops-instill 1 drop into the conjunctival sac of the affected eye 2-4 times a day.

It is not recommended to use Floxal for more than 2 weeks.

Form of production

Floxal eye drops 0.3% in the form of a clear solution of light yellow color.

Storage conditions

In a dark place, at a temperature not exceeding 25°C.

Active ingredient

Ofloxacin

Conditions of release from pharmacies

By prescription

Dosage form

eye drops

Description

For adults as directed by your doctor

Indications

Conjunctivitis, Blepharitis, Eye Infections, Inflammatory eye diseases, Barley on the eye