৳ 65/unit
Pack: ৳ 65
৳ 65/unit
Pack: ৳ 65
At a glance
Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear Prep is an antibiotic used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections and ear infections. It relieves symptoms by stopping the growth of causative microorganisms.
Indications
- Bacterial conjunctivitis
- Otitis externa
- Chronic suppurative otitis media with perforated tympanic membranes
- Acute otitis media with tympanostomy tubes
Pharmacology
Lomefloxacin inhibits bacterial DNA gyrase to prevent DNA replication, transcription, and repair.
Dosage
Eye Drops (Bacterial Conjunctivitis):
- Day 1: 5 drops into conjunctival sac within 20 minutes
- Days 2-7/9: 1 drop 3 times daily
Ear Drops (Otitis Externa):
- Adult and 13 years+: 10 drops (0.5 mL) once daily, 7 days
Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media:
- Adult and 12 years+: 10 drops twice daily, 14 days
Side effects
Common Side Effects:
- Transient ocular burning (4.7%)
- Transient blurred vision
- Foreign body sensation
Use in pregnancy
Use in Pregnancy: Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear Prep may be unsafe during pregnancy; animal studies have shown harmful effects on the fetus. Use only if benefits outweigh risks.
Precautions & warnings
- Caution when driving or using machines (may cause transient blurred vision)
- Do not wear contact lenses until infection clears up
- Soft hydrophilic contact lenses: benzalkonium chloride may deposit; remove lenses 15 minutes before drops
- Use within 1 month of opening
Overdose effects
No specific overdose information available; symptomatic and supportive measures should be employed.
Storage conditions
Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from light; use within 1 month of opening; keep out of reach of children.