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Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial eye infections. It helps kill the bacteria causing the infection, reduces redness, discharge, and irritation, and supports faster healing. This supports quicker healing and improves overall eye comfort.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

LEVOFLOXACIN-1.5%W/V

Consume Type :

Ophthalmic

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is a sterile ophthalmic solution prescribed to treat bacterial eye infections, such as bacterial conjunctivitis. It works by stopping the growth of the specific bacteria causing the infection. This medicine is only effective for bacterial infections and will not treat other types of eye issues, like viral or fungal infections.

For the medicine to work effectively, you should apply it consistently at the regular intervals recommended by your doctor. Since it is applied directly to the eye, you can use it regardless of your meal times. Keeping your hands clean, avoiding touching your eyes, and maintaining good eye hygiene can further support your recovery.

While using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop, you may notice mild and temporary side effects like brief eye irritation, stinging, or slightly watery eyes. These symptoms usually improve quickly on their own, but you should contact your doctor if you experience any severe discomfort, pain, or signs of an allergic reaction.

Talk to your doctor before using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop if you have a history of allergies to similar medicines or other eye health conditions. Do not use this medicine if you are known to be highly sensitive to any of its components.

Inform your healthcare provider about all other eye drops, oral medicines, or supplements you are taking to prevent potential interactions. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or administering this to an elderly individual, consult your doctor or pharmacist to ensure safe use.

Uses of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is used to treat bacterial infections of the eye. The detailed uses of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop are as follows:

  • Bacterial conjunctivitis (pink eye): Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop helps clear bacterial conjunctivitis by destroying the bacteria responsible for red, itchy, and irritated eyes with discharge.
  • Bacterial corneal ulcers: Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is prescribed to treat deeper infections on the front surface of the eye, helping to heal the cornea and prevent damage to your vision.

Key Benefits

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop provides several important benefits when used as prescribed.

  • Fast, Targeted Relief: Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop delivers the medicine directly to the site of infection, helping reduce redness, swelling, irritation, and the gritty feeling in the eye so you can recover more quickly.
  • Prevents Infection Spread: By eliminating the bacteria causing the infection, Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop helps prevent it from worsening or spreading to the other eye.
  • Protects Eye Health: Prompt treatment helps reduce the risk of complications that can occur if bacterial eye infections are left untreated.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Lie down and tilt your head backwards. Pull your lower eyelid gently with your index finger to form a pocket. Instil the number of drops advised by the doctor into the pocket of the lower eyelid. Close your eyes for 1-2 minutes.
  • Do not touch the dropper tip to your eye, fingers, or any surface to avoid contamination.

How Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop Works

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop contains an active antibiotic ingredient, levofloxacin, which belongs to a class of medicines called fluoroquinolones. It works by blocking essential bacterial enzymes known as DNA gyrase and topoisomerase IV. These enzymes are absolutely necessary for bacteria to repair, replicate, and copy their DNA. When these enzymes are blocked, the bacteria can no longer multiply or survive, which quickly stops the infection from spreading. Because this medicine is applied directly to the eye as a drop, it delivers a highly concentrated dose right where it is needed, meaning very little of the medicine enters the rest of your body.
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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor before using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop if you are pregnant; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you are breastfeeding; your doctor will decide whether Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop can be used by breastfeeding mothers.

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Driving

Caution

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop might blur your vision. So, avoid driving or operating machinery until your vision is clear.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have liver impairment before using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment before using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop.

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Children

Caution

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is not recommended for children below one year. Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have heart problems before using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop in elderly patients.

What if I have taken an overdose of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop

An overdose of eye drops is highly unlikely to cause serious problems. If you accidentally put too many drops in your eye, rinse it gently with clean, warm water. If the solution is accidentally swallowed, contact a healthcare professional or go to an emergency room immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid Contact Lenses: Do not wear contact lenses while you have an active eye infection and are using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop, as the infection can spread and the lens material can absorb the medicine.
  • Avoid Touching Your Eyes: Avoid touching or rubbing your eyes to prevent further irritation or spreading the bacteria to your other eye.
  • Maintain Good Hygiene: Use clean towels, pillowcases, and washcloths daily, and do not share them with others in your household.
  • Replace Eye Makeup: Discard any eye makeup you used right before or during the infection, and avoid using eye cosmetics until you are completely healed.
  • Rest Your Eyes: Limit screen time on digital devices such as phones, tablets, and computers while your eyes are recovering.
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How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop to start to work: Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop ideally shows its action within 24 hours after administration.
  • The time for which the effects of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop last: The effect of Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop lasts for 2 to 4 hours.

What if you forget to take Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop

If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed drop and continue with your regular schedule. Do not apply double the amount to make up for a missed dose.

Storage

• Store Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop at room temperature, ideally between 15°C and 25°C (59°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Check the Solution: Inspect the solution before each use. Do not use the eye drops if the liquid is cloudy, discoloured, or contains visible particles.
  • Avoid Contamination: Never let the dropper tip touch your eye, fingers, or any other surface to prevent contaminating the medicine with bacteria.
  • Space Other Eye Medicines: If you are prescribed other eye drops or ointments, wait at least 5 to 10 minutes after applying Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop before using them.
  • Take Care When Driving: Avoid driving, riding a bike, or operating machinery immediately after use, as your vision may be temporarily blurry.
  • Complete the Full Course: Continue using Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop for the entire duration prescribed by your doctor, even if your eye feels completely better within a few days.

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  • Other ophthalmic medicines: Using other eye drops or eye ointments at the same time can wash out Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop or reduce its effect. Always space out different eye products by at least 10 minutes.
     

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop when used as directed.
     

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FAQs

Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is used to treat Bacterial eye infections.
Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop works by killing the bacteria that cause infection. Thus, it treats bacterial eye infections.
Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop can be used with other eye medications if prescribed by the doctor. Maintain a gap of 15 minutes between Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop and other eye medications.
No. Avoid wearing contact lenses while treating an eye infection. Contact lenses can trap the infection against the eye, and preservatives in the eye drops may damage soft contact lenses. Wear glasses until the infection has completely cleared and your doctor says it is safe to resume wearing contact lenses, typically after your symptoms have resolved.
Many patients begin to notice an improvement in their eye symptoms within a few days of starting treatment. Always complete the full course of treatment as prescribed. If your symptoms do not improve after a few days, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
No, you must complete the entire course of treatment prescribed by your healthcare provider. Stopping too early may allow the bacteria to return and become resistant to treatment. Always follow your doctor's instructions.
A mild, temporary stinging or burning sensation is common right after applying the drops. If this feeling lasts for more than a few minutes or worsens, stop using the drops and talk to your doctor.
No, Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is an antibiotic and is only effective against bacterial eye infections. It will not work for viral infections or allergies. Talk to your doctor for an accurate diagnosis.
It is not fully known if this medicine can affect a baby when absorbed in very small amounts through the eye. Before using these drops, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
No, you should never share eye drops with anyone else. Sharing eye drops can easily spread bacteria and lead to worse infections. If someone else has eye symptoms, they should talk to their doctor.
Esenflox-Plus Eye Drop is designed strictly for use in the eyes. If it is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention or talk to your doctor.

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