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Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

OFLOXACIN-0.3%W/V

Uses:

Bacterial eye infections

Medicinal Benefits:

Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml contains Ofloxacin used to treat bacterial eye infections. Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml inhibits DNA gyrase (bacterial enzyme) involved in repairing and replicating the DNA (genetic material) of bacteria. Thereby, kills bacteria and clears the infection.

FAQs

Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml 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 Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml and reinsert them after 15 minutes after using Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml.

Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml may cause temporary blurred vision immediately after using. Therefore, you are recommended to wait until your vision is clear before driving or operating machinery.

Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml is not used to treat fungal infection in the eye. Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml is only used to treat bacterial eye infections.

You are not recommended to stop using Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Aflox Eye Drops 5 ml, please consult your doctor.