Levofloxacin : How to Use

Levofloxacin - Ophthalmic

Brand Names

Quixin Levofloxacin *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

To use levofloxacin ophthalmic solution - eye drops:

First, wash your hands. Then tilt the head back and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to form a pouch. Drop the drug into the pouch and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 or 2 minutes to allow the drug to come into contact with the infection.
If you think you did not get the drop of drug into your eyes properly, use another drop.
To keep the drug as germ-free as possible, do not touch the applicator tip to any surface - including the eye. Always keep the container tightly closed.

To help clear up your eye infection completely, keep using ophthalmic levofloxacin for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of levofloxacin If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

The number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses and the length of time you take the drug depend on the medical problem for which you are taking levofloxacin .

For ophthalmic solution dosage form:
- For bacterial conjunctivitis:
  - Adults and children 1 year of age and older Days 1 and 2: Put one to two drops in the effected eye - s every two hours while awake. Do not put drops in more than 8 times a day. Days 3 through 7: Put one to two drops in the effected eye - s every 4 hours while awake. Do not put drops in more than 4 times a day.
  - Infants and children up to 1 year of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, use 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 dosing schedule.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Keep the drug from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.