Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops 5ml

Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial eye infections. It alleviates infection symptoms by preventing the growth of the causative bacteria.

Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops is for external use only. Follow your doctor's dosage and duration instructions. Avoid skipping doses and complete the full treatment course even if you feel better. To apply, hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it, gently squeeze, and place the medication inside the lower eyelid. Wipe off any excess liquid.

Common Side Effects:

• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation

Caution:

• May cause temporary blurring of vision. Use caution when driving or operating machinery.
• Avoid wearing contact lenses during treatment.

Uses of Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops

• Bacterial eye infections

Side Effects of Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops

Common:

• Eye irritation
• Burning sensation

How to Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops

• External use only.
• Follow the dosage and duration as advised by your doctor.
• Check the label for directions before use.
• Hold the dropper close to the eye without touching it.
• Gently squeeze the dropper and place the medication inside the lower eyelid.
• Wipe off any extra liquid.

How Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops Works

Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops is an antibiotic that treats bacterial eye infections by preventing bacteria from dividing and repairing. It inhibits the action of a bacterial enzyme called DNA gyrase.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of Levoxin TS 1.5% Eye Drops take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

• Complete the full course of treatment.
• Apply pressure on the corner of the eye (near the nose) for about 1 minute after instilling the medication.
• Avoid touching the tip to any surface, including the eye, to prevent contamination.
• Wait 5-10 minutes before applying another medication to the same eye.
• Use caution when driving or using machinery due to possible short-term blurring of vision.
• Do not wear contact lenses until the infection clears up.
• Use within 4 weeks of opening.

Brief Description

Indication: Bacterial corneal ulcer

Dosage & Administration

Adults and Children (6 years and older):

• Days 1-3: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 30 minutes to 2 hours while awake, and 4-6 hours after retiring.
• Day 4 through completion: Instill 1-2 drops in the affected eye(s) every 1-4 hours while awake.

Contraindication

Levofloxacin is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to levofloxacin, quinolones, or any other components of this product.

Mode of Action

Levofloxacin inhibits bacterial topoisomerase IV and DNA gyrase, essential enzymes for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. It is effective against a broad range of gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria.

Precautions

• Avoid subconjunctival injection and direct introduction into the anterior chamber of the eye.
• Prevent contamination of the applicator tip.
• Use with caution if lactating, as the drug may be present in milk.

Side Effects

• Transient decrease in vision
• Transient ocular burning
• Ocular pain or discomfort
• Foreign body sensation
• Headache
• Fever
• Pharyngitis
• Photophobia
• Allergic reactions
• Lid edema
• Ocular dryness
• Ocular itching

Drug Interactions

• QT Interval Prolongation: Additive effects with class IA (e.g., quinidine, procainamide) or class III (amiodarone, sotalol) antiarrhythmics, fluoxetine, or imipramine.
• Reduced Absorption: With sucralfate, didanosine, antacids containing Mg or Al, and dietary supplements containing Zn, Ca, Mg, or Fe.
• Altered Glucose Levels: With antidiabetic agents (e.g., insulin, glibenclamide).
• Increased Risk of Tendon Disorders: With corticosteroids.
• Increased CNS Stimulation and Seizures: With NSAIDs.
• Increased Prothrombin Time: With warfarin.

Therapeutic Class

• Phenothiazine drugs

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature between 15-30°C, away from light and moisture.