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Brand Name : Ocuflox
Generic Name : Ofloxacin Ophthalmic

Precautions (Source: MedLinePlus)
Before using ofloxacin ophthalmic, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to ofloxacin, benzalkonium chloride, ciprofloxacin (Cipro), enoxacin (Penetrex), levofloxacin (Levaquin), lomefloxacin (Maxaquin), norfloxacin (Noroxin), sparfloxacin (Zagam), cinoxacin (Cinobac), nalidixic acid (NegGram), or any other medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. Be sure to mention any of the following: anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as warfarin (Coumadin), cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune), and theophylline (Theo-Dur). Your doctor may need to change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully for side effects. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while using ofloxacin ophthalmic, call your doctor. you should know that ofloxacin solution contains benzalkonium chloride, which can be absorbed by soft contact lenses. Remove your contact lenses before applying ofloxacin and put them back in 10 minutes later. ...
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Side Effects (Source: MedLinePlus)
Ofloxacin ophthalmic may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away: eye burning or discomfort; eye stinging or redness; tearing eyes; sensitivity to light; blurred vision; dry eyes. Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately: skin rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing or swallowing; swelling of the face, throat, tongue, lips, eyes, hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs. Ofloxacin ophthalmic may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication. If you experience a serious side effect, you or your doctor may send a report to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program online [at http://www.fda.gov/MedWatch/index.html ] or by phone [1-800-332-1088]. ...
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