Maxquin Eye Drops

Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep
.3 gm/100 ml
Apex Pharma Limited.
Pack size 5ml
Unite Price 60 BDT

Indications

Maxquin Eye Drops is used for: Otitis media, Bacterial Conjunctivitis, Otitis externa

Adult Dose

Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adults At the beginning of therapy on day 1: Instill 5 drops into the conjunctival sac within 20 minutes. Thereafter, until day 7-9: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily into the conjunctival sac. Otic/Aural Otitis externa 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for 7 days. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with perforated tympanic membranes: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 14 days.

Child Dose

Ophthalmic Bacterial conjunctivitis Adults At the beginning of therapy on day 1: Instill 5 drops into the conjunctival sac within 20 minutes. Thereafter, until day 7-9: Instill 1 drop 3 times daily into the conjunctival sac. Otic/Aural Otitis externa For patients 13 years and older: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear once daily for 7 days. Acute Otitis Media (1 to 12 years old) with tympanostomy tubes is: 5 drops (0.25 mL, 0.75 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 10 days. Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media with perforated tympanic membranes: 12 years and older: 10 drops (0.5 mL, 1.5 mg ofloxacin) instilled into the affected ear twice daily for 14 days.

Renal Dose

Administration

Contra Indications

Lomefloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Lomefloxacin, quinolone or any other components of this product.

Precautions

Long term treatment with antibiotics may enhance development of secondary fungal infections or may support growth of non-susceptible bacteria. Contact lenses should not be worn in the presence of infectious eye diseases and the product should not be instilled while wearing contact lenses. During prolonged use, it is recommended that physicians conduct periodic examinations of the eye, including measurement of the intraocular pressure.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

Reduced bioavailability with sucralfate, antacids containing magnesium or aluminium, vitamin or mineral supplements containing iron. Increased serum levels with cimetidine. Potential increase in serum levels of ciclosporin. Renal elimination reduced with probenecid. Potentially Fatal: Increased risk of ventricular arrhythmias with class IA (quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmic agents.

Side Effects

Side effects of Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep : Mild, transient sensation of burning, irritation or pain may be experienced on instillation.

Mode of Action

Lomefloxacin promotes breakage of double-stranded DNA in susceptible organisms and inhibits DNA gyrase, which is essential in reproduction of bacterial DNA.

Note

Maxquin .3 gm/100 ml Eye Drops generic name is Lomefloxacin 0.3% Eye or Ear prep. Maxquin .3 gm/100 ml Eye Drops is manufactured by Apex Pharma Limited.Maxquin is availble in all over Bangladesh. Mes BD drug index information on Maxquin Eye Drops is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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