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Ocuflox (Ofloxacin Ophthalmic) - Indications and Dosage

 
 



INDICATIONS AND USAGE

OCUFLOX® ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of infections caused by susceptible strains of the following bacteria in the conditions listed below:

*Efficacy for this organism was studied in fewer than 10 infections

CONJUNCTIVITIS:
        Gram-positive bacteria:         Gram-negative bacteria:
               Staphylococcus aureus                Enterobacter cloacae
               Staphylococcus epidermidis                Haemophilus influenzae
               Streptococcus pneumoniae                Proteus mirabilis
                 Pseudomonas aeruginosa
CORNEAL ULCERS:
        Gram-positive bacteria:         Gram-negative bacteria:
               Staphylococcus aureus                Pseudomonas aeruginosa
               Staphylococcus epidermidis                Serratia marcescens*
               Streptococcus pneumoniae         Anaerobic species:
               Propionibacterium acnes

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis is:

Days 1 and 2 Instill one to two drops every two to four hours in the affected eye(s).
Days 3 through 7 Instill one to two drops four times daily.
The recommended dosage regimen for the treatment of bacterial corneal ulcer is:
Days 1 and 2 Instill one to two drops into the affected eye every 30 minutes, while awake. Awaken at approximately four and six hours after retiring and instill one to two drops.
Days 3 through 7 to 9 Instill one to two drops hourly, while awake.
Days 7 to 9 through
treatment completion Instill one to two drops, four times daily.

HOW SUPPLIED

OCUFLOX® (ofloxacin ophthalmic solution) 0.3% is supplied sterile in opaque white LDPE plastic bottles and white dropper tips with beige high impact polystyrene (HIPS) caps as follows:

5mL in 10mL bottle - NDC 11980-779-05

Note: Store at 15°-25°C (59°-77°F)

Rx only

Revised: 02/2012

© 2012 Allergan, Inc., Irvine, CA 92612, U.S.A.
® marks owned by Allergan, Inc.
Made in the U.S.A.

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