Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml Substitute

Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 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 Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 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 Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml and reinsert them after 15 minutes after using Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml. Also, inform your doctor if you experience pain, stinging or abnormal sensation in the eye after using Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml.

Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 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.

Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml is not used to treat fungal infection in the eye. Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml is only used to treat bacterial eye infections.

You are not recommended to stop using Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the infection. Therefore, use Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while using Ofloxamac Eye Drops 10 ml, please consult your doctor.