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Oflokem Eye Drops Substitute

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Composition:

OFLOXACIN-0.3%W/V

Uses:

Oflokem Eye Drops is used in the treatment of bacterial eye infections. The detailed uses of Oflokem Eye Drops are as follows:<br/> • Bacterial eye infections: Oflokem Eye Drops is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye such as conjunctivitis caused by bacteria.<br/>• Corneal Ulcers: Oflokem Eye Drops is also used to treat corneal ulcers, especially those caused by bacterial infections.<br/>• Post-Surgical Infection Prevention: Oflokem Eye Drops may be used to prevent infection after certain eye surgeries like cataract surgery by controlling harmful bacteria in the eye.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Oflokem Eye Drops contains Ofloxacin, which is used to treat bacterial eye infections. Oflokem Eye Drops inhibits DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme), which is involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thus, it kills bacteria and treats the infection.

FAQs

Oflokem Eye Drops treats bacterial eye infections, including conjunctivitis and cornea ulcers. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) is a common bacterial infection associated with the inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva (white part of the eye) and the inner eyelid.

Oflokem Eye Drops works by inhibiting DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thereby, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

You are not recommended to wear contact lenses while using Oflokem Eye Drops as it contains benzalkonium chloride, a preservative that changes the colour of contact lens as it may be absorbed by soft contact lens. Benzalkonium chloride also causes irritation in the eye especially if you have disorders of cornea (transparent layer at the front of eye) or dry eyes. Therefore, you are advised to remove contact lenses before using Oflokem Eye Drops and reinsert them after 15 minutes after using Oflokem Eye Drops. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Oflokem Eye Drops.

Oflokem Eye Drops may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after using. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

Oflokem Eye Drops is not used to treat fungal infection in the eye. Oflokem Eye Drops is only used to treat bacterial eye infections.

You are not recommended to stop using Oflokem Eye Drops without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Oflokem Eye Drops for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Oflokem Eye Drops, please consult your doctor.