Floxagerm Eye Ointment
Floxagerm Eye Ointment
Composition: Ofloxacin Ophthalmic Ointment 0.3% w/w
Formulation: Eye Ointment
Category: Antibiotic
Packaging: 3GM
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Description
Therapy/Class: Antibiotic
Mechanism of Action:
Ofloxacin: A fluorinated carboxyquinolone exerting potent bactericidal activity by selectively inhibiting bacterial DNA gyrase (topoisomerase II) and topoisomerase IV. This action arrests DNA replication, transcription, and repair in a broad spectrum of Gram-positive and Gram-negative ocular pathogens.
Indications
Treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible organisms
Superficial ocular bacterial infections as advised by the treating ophthalmologist
Note: This is an indicative Indication, please follow the doctors advise. Do not self medicate.
Dosage & Administration
Extrude a 1/2 inch ribbon into the inferior conjunctival cul-de-sac of the affected eye(s) as prescribed by the physician. Dosing frequency should be adjusted according to clinical response.
Note: This is an indicative dosage, please follow the doctors advise. Do not self medicate.
References
1. O’Brien TP, et al. Efficacy of ofloxacin vs cefazolin and tobramycin in the therapy for bacterial keratitis. Arch Ophthalmol. 1995;113(10):1257-1265.
2. Osato MS, et al. Clinical applications of ofloxacin in ophthalmology. Am J Ophthalmol. 1989;108(4):514-515.
Warning: This information is only for the use of registered medical practitioners only.
