📋 Indications & Clinical Dosage
*Local treatment of eye infections:*
Adult & Children: Apply 1 drop 3 times a day continue treatment for 2-3 days after infection improves; review if no improvement within 5 days; or apply ointment 2-3 times/day or as prescribed by physician.
⛔ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to quinolones.
⚠️ Precautions & Warnings
Prolonged use may result in overgrowth of non-susceptible organisms.
⚠️ Adverse Reactions / Side Effects
Conjunctivitis, decreased visual acuity, dry eye, keratitis; ocular discomfort, hyperaemia, pain & pruritus; sub-conjunctival haemorrhae tearing.
🤰 Pregnancy & Lactation Safety
Pregnancy Risk:
Avoid unless essential
Lactation / Breastfeeding:
Avoid unless essential
📚 Official Regulatory & Clinical References
- Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP): Drug Registration, S.R.O. Price Gazettes & National Essential Medicines List (NEML).
- World Health Organization (WHO): Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology (ATC/DDD Index).
- Formulary Standards: British National Formulary (BNF) & Pakistan National Formulary (PNF) guidelines.