Levofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antimicrobial that shows antibacterial activity by inhibiting bacterial topoisomerase II (DNA gyrase) and topoisomerase IV, enzymes required for DNA replication, transcription, repairing and recombination. Levofloxacin has wide spectrum of activities against different Gram-positive bacteria e.g., Corynebacterium species, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococci Group C/F, Streptococci Group G, Viridans group streptococci and Gram-negative bacteria e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Acinetobacter lwoffii, Haemophilus influenzae, Serratia marcescens.
Indication:
Ovel Sterile Eye Drops is indicated for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis and other superficial infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria. It is also effective in post-operative infections. It is also effective as prophylaxis and in the treatment of endophthalmitis.
Ovel TS Sterile Eye Drops is indicated for the treatment of corneal ulcer & other severe infections caused by susceptible strains of bacteria.
Dosage and Administration:
Ovel Sterile Eye Drops: Days 1 & 2: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 2 hours while awake, up to 8 times per day. Days from 3 to 7: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 4 hours while awake, up to 4 times per day. Ovel TS Sterile Eye Drops: Days from 1 to 3: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake and approximately 4 and 6 hours after retiring. Days from 4 up to completion: Instill 1 drop in the affected eye(s) every 1 to 4 hours while awake.
Side Effects
Most frequently reported side effects are transient decreased vision, foreign body sensation, headache, transient ocular burning, ocular pain or discomfort, pharyngitis and photophobia.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.