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: