Maxquin0.30%
Rx- Company:
- Apex Pharma Ltd.
- Dosage form:
- Eye/Ear Drops
- Pack size:
- 5ml drop
৳ 60/unit
Pack: ৳ 60
At a glance
Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.
Description
Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep is an antibiotic, used in the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. It relieves the symptoms of the infection by stopping the further growth of the causative microorganisms. Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid. Avoid skipping any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may cause burning sensation in the eyes immediately following application. However, these side effects are temporary and usually subside on their own. Inform your doctor if they persist for a longer duration. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses while using it. Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep is an antibiotic. It treats bacterial eye infections by preventing the bacteria from dividing and repairing. It does so stopping the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA-gyrase.
Indications
• Bacterial eye infections
Mechanism of action
Lomefloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA.
Dosage
Adult Dose: Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adults At the beginning of therapy on day 1: Instill 5 drops into the conjunctival sac within 20 minutes. Thereafter, until day 7-9: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily into the conjunctival sac. Otic/Aural Otitis externa 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for 7 days. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with perforated tympanic membranes: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 14 days. Child Dose: Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adults At the beginning of therapy on day 1: Instill 5 drops into the conjunctival sac within 20 minutes. Thereafter, until day 7-9: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily into the conjunctival sac. Otic/Aural Otitis externa For patients 13 years and older: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for 7 days. Acute Otitis Media (1 to 12 years old) with tympanostomy tubes is: 5 drops (0.25 mL, 0.75 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 10 days. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with perforated tympanic membranes: 12 years and older: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 14 days.
Administration
This medicine is for external use only. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it. Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medicine inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off extra liquid.
Missed dose
If you miss a dose of Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Side effects
Common: • Burning sensation in eye
Precautions & warnings
[SAFE] Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep does not usually affect your ability to drive. You have been prescribed Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (close to the nose) for about 1 minute, immediately after instilling the medication. Do not touch the tip to any surface, or to your eye, to avoid contamination. Wait for at least 5-10 minutes before delivering the next medication in the same eye to avoid dilution. It may cause short term blurring of vision when first used. Use caution before driving or using machines. Do not wear contact lenses until your infection clears up. Make sure to use within 4 weeks of opening the medication.
Contraindications
Lomefloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Lomefloxacin, quinolone or any other components of this product.
Drug interactions
Reduced bioavailability with sucralfate, antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, vitamin or mineral supplements containing iron. Increased serum levels with cimetidine. Potential increase in serum levels of ciclosporin. Renal elimination reduced with probenecid. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias with class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents.
Food interactions
No interaction found/established
Use in pregnancy
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Use in lactation
[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Renal / hepatic impairment
No interaction found/established No interaction found/established
Common questions
Swelling on right eye since morning. Eye drop zymer 2 drop both eye three time ( every 8 hour ) for 2-3 days In new born babys (11 days)left side eye tears and waste products r coming is there any problm Ur baby might have eye infection. You can try eye drop tobramycin 1 drop in affected eye 4 times a day for two days. My Eyes Are Getting Dry Very Fast While I Am Working Late In Front Of My Computer. I Had Lasik Surgery A Year Back. Can You Refer Me Some Good Eye Drops Eye drop optive three times The power of my eyes are in report. I checked up my eyes before 15 - 16 months. now suddenly water used to come from eyes. what should I do? use refresh tears eye drop Dryness of eyes is the main problem.Is it due to air-conditioning office ? Please suggest suitable medicine. Use refresh tears eye drop I have -5.5 number kindly suggest eye drop to down my number No eye drop will work Continuous Irritation in left eye corner since last 2 days. Use eye drop refresh tears four times a dayMeanwhile visit eye surgeon My eyes feel tired whenever I wake up and tend to sore with pain in the mornings Get ur eye examination by doc. . Use refresh tears eye drop three times also