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How to Use

To use:

• First, wash your hands. Tilt the head back and with the index finger of one hand, press gently on the skin just beneath the lower eyelid and pull the lower eyelid away from the eye to make a space. Drop the drug into this space. Let go of the eyelid and gently close the eyes. Do not blink. Keep the eyes closed for 1 to 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 ofloxacin for the full time of treat , even if your symptoms have disappeared Do not miss any doses .

Dosage

• For ophthalmic - eye drops dosage form:
  • For conjunctivitis:
    • Adults and children 1 year of age and older Use 1 drop in the effected eye every two to four hours, while you are awake, for two days. Then, use 1 drop in each eye four times a day for up to five more days.
    • Infants up to 1 year of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For bacterial corneal ulcers:
    • Adults and children 1 year of age and older Use 1 drop in the effected eye every thirty minutes while you are awake and 1 drop four to six hours after you go to bed, for two days. Then use 1 drop every hour while you are awake for up to seven more days. After the seventh, eighth, or ninth day, as instructed by your family doctor, use 1 drop four times a day until your family doctor determines that the treat is complete.
    • Infants 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.