Luxtra eye drops - 5ml

Loxtra eye drops 5ml Ofloxacin / Prednisolone acetate / Tetrahydrozoline hydrochloride 3 mg / 2 mg / 0.4 mg / 1 ml eye drop 5 ml What are the indications for using Loxtra eye drops? Loxtra eye drops contain three active ingredients: Ofloxacin, which is an antibiotic from the quinolone class Prednisolone, which is a corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory properties Tetrahydrozoline, which is a decongestant used to reduce redness caused by mild eye irritation Loxtra eye drops are used for inflammatory cases responsive to corticosteroids in the anterior part (conjunctiva, cornea, eyelid) and posterior inflammation where bacterial infection is present or at risk of bacterial infection. What you need to know before using Loxtra eye drops: Do not use Loxtra eye drops 5ml if you are allergic to any of its components. Warnings and precautions when using Loxtra eye drops: Tell your doctor about all your health conditions, including if: You are sensitive to other antimicrobial agents of the quinolone class. Long-term use may lead to a new bacterial infection that does not respond to Ofloxacin. You have a defect or ulcer on the surface of the eye. You have diabetes. You have high blood pressure. You have a prolonged QT interval or a family history of it, or have an electrolyte imbalance, or severe slow heart rate, or a history of heart attacks, or you are female, elderly, or taking other medications that cause abnormal changes in the electrocardiogram. Possible side effects of Loxtra eye drops: The following side effects are also known to occur, including: Allergic reactions Hormonal problems Eye irritation Discomfort in the eye Visual disturbances Tearing Redness Light sensitivity Sensation of something in the eye Eye twitching Swelling around the eyes Eye pain Dryness Dizziness Nausea Life-threatening irregular heartbeat Lens clouding Other medications and Loxtra eye drops: If you are using any other eye medication, wait 15 minutes between each. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using or have recently used or might use any other medications. You should inform your doctor if you are taking other drugs that can alter your heart rhythm: Medications belonging to the anti-arrhythmic group, tricyclic antidepressants, some antimicrobials (macrolides), and antipsychotics. Using steroid-containing eye drops and eye drops with beta-blockers (for glaucoma) together may cause calcium phosphate deposits on the eye surface. How to use Loxtra eye drops: Always use Loxtra eye drops exactly as your doctor has told you. The usual dose is one or two drops in the affected eye(s) every 2 to 4 hours for the first two days, then four times a day afterward. For effectiveness, Ofloxacin should be taken regularly. The treatment should not exceed ten days. Do not use the bottle if the tamper-proof seal on the neck is broken before first use. How to instill Loxtra eye drops: 1. Wash your hands. Tilt your head back and look at the ceiling. 2. Gently pull down the lower eyelid to create a small pocket. 3. Turn the bottle upside down and press to release one or two drops into the affected eye(s). 4. Release the lower eyelid, close your eye for 30 seconds. If you lose a drop, try again. To avoid contamination, do not let the dropper tip touch your eye or anything else. Replace and tighten the cap immediately after use. How to store Loxtra eye drops: Keep Loxtra eye drops out of sight and reach of children. Do not use Loxtra eye drops after the expiration date printed on the single-dose packaging. The expiration date refers to the last day of that month. Keep the single-dose containers in their sachets to protect from light. After first opening the sachet, use the single-dose containers within 15 days. After opening a single-dose container: use immediately and dispose of it after use. Do not dispose of medicines in wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicines. These measures will help protect the environment.