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Lomeflox Eye Drops

Manufactured byARISTO PHARMACEUTICALS PVT LTD
ContainsLomefloxacin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Lomeflox Eye Drops is used for the treatment of bacterial conjunctivitis caused by susceptible bacterial species. This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 year of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Lomeflox Eye Drops

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Lomeflox Eye Drops

Eye irritation

Eye swelling

Dry eyes

Redness of the eye

Uses of Lomeflox Eye Drops

What is it prescribed for?

Bacterial conjunctivitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of conjunctivitis, which is an inflammation or infection of the conjunctiva, caused by bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.

Blepharoconjunctivitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of blepharoconjunctivitis, a bacterial infection of the eyelids and conjunctiva, characterized by redness and discharge from the eye.

Bacterial Blepharitis

This medicine is used to treat the inflammation of the eyelids due to bacterial infection.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to lomefloxacin, any other fluoroquinolones, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before administering this medicine.

General warnings

Driving or operating machinery

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision or other visual disturbances in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.

Drug-resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing benefits and may even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug-resistant.

Use in children

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients less than 1 year of age since the safety and efficacy of use are not clinically established.

Contact lens

Usage of contact lens is not recommended in patients who are suffering from an eye infection.

Missed Dose

Administer the missed dose as soon as you remember. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Do not instill a double dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Use this medicine exactly as prescribed. Do not administer in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

This medicine works by inhibiting an enzyme required for the bacterial DNA to replicate. This blocks the multiplication and growth and results in the eventual death of the bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Approved

Unknown

Classification

Category

Quinolones

Schedule

Schedule H

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https://www.beximcopharma.com/images/stories/product-pdf/Contra.pdf

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https://www.bfarm.de/SharedDocs/Downloads/EN/Drugs/vigilance/PSURs/csp/k-l/lomefloxacin.pdf?__blob=publicationFile&v=3

Incepta Pharmaceuticals | A leading pharmaceutical company in Bangladesh [Internet]. Inceptapharma.com. 2019 [cited 18 November 2019]. Available from:

http://www.inceptapharma.com/product-details.php?pid=250

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Information on this page was last updated on 23 Jan 2020

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